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2021 Subaru Crosstrek — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

2
Open Recalls
102
Owner Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
57
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Declining -49%
Complaint Trend
22 last 24mo vs 43 prior

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2021 Subaru Crosstrek Safety Recalls (2)

23V75500009/11/2023
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

23V08000014/02/2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-23.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

VISIBILITY/WIPER
26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12
ENGINE
9
POWER TRAIN
7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
VISIBILITY
3
SUSPENSION
2

Based on 102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

8
Crash-Involved Complaints
6
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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