Recalls (0)

No recalls found for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek.

Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)

Date	Component	Crash	Injuries	Summary
2026-02-26	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	No	0	While driving 65mph on the freeway the front passenger window imploded into the car. This threatened the safety of both…
2026-02-20	VISIBILITY/WIPER	No	0	On Friday evening, [XXX], while closing the rear driver-side window, I heard a loud mechanical snap, after which the wi…
2026-02-02	BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA	No	0	The backup camera on my Subaru Crosstrek started to a stop working a few weeks ago. It first started to intermittentl…
2025-11-05	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	Yes	0	Traveling at speed of 30MPH. A tocoma truck in front of me suddenly stopped in road lane. Driver said that his vehicle …
2025-10-17	STEERING	No	0	The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was di…
2025-07-21	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	No	0	The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed spee…
2025-07-17	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	No	0	P26A5 code came on after driving a little over 200 miles. It went off at one point but came back on and has not gone of…
2025-06-29	SEAT BELTS	Yes	2	We were rear ended on the interstate. Cars in front of us stopped and we also came to a complete stop and a few moments…
2025-06-27	SERVICE BRAKES	No	0	Rear rotors delaminating at 33000 miles
2025-04-02	SUSPENSION	No	0	Both front lower control arms have damaged bushing discovered at 48,840 miles by my mechanic. Took to local dealership …
2025-02-07	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT	Yes	0	I just recently had my car come out of park while running at the top of a steep hill. I had stepped out of my car to de…
2024-12-02	SEATS	No	0	Driver seat began rocking. The dealer indicated it’s a problem they saw with other cars as well. The attachment to th…
2024-11-20	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	No	0	What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The USB A outlets u…
2024-11-18	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	No	0	The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut of…
2024-11-10	POWER TRAIN	No	0	I was experiencing a weird binding or lurching in my drive train which made my Subaru feel unstable. I am a mechanic so…
2024-10-12	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	No	0	Check engine light came on while idling. "Eyesight" tech turned off along with certain associated safety features. Next…
2024-07-31	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	No	0	While driving in the left lane on a three lane highway (about 70mph) the car's automatic braking system engaged. The ca…
2024-06-28	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	No	0	On two incidents randomly and without warning the car failed to accelerate while driving in traffic on an open road and…
2024-05-13	ENGINE	No	0	While driving down the freeway, all the warning lights came on and the engine sputtered and cut out. As we were in the …
2024-03-22	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	No	0	Suddenly warning light "Check Engine" came on along with Eye Sight malfunction warning. "i RAB off" "Check Engine" Au…
2024-03-04	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	No	0	Subaru Eyesight system engaged randomly with no forward obstacles. Dashboard lit up, signaled alarm, and brakes engaged…
2024-02-26	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	No	0	This is not specific to the Crosstrek. Subaru's remote connect app "mysubaru" has a dangerous flaw. When buying a vehic…
2024-02-24	VISIBILITY/WIPER	No	0	Turned on defroster to clear window fog, window cracked along bottom of windshield about 3-4 inches from bottom along 2…
2024-02-21	AIR BAGS	No	0	Airbag shows OFF even when passenger is seated.
2024-02-13	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	No	0	The windshield cowl is greatly separating at the bottom where it meets the wipers. The windshield and cowl are factory …
2024-01-29	VISIBILITY/WIPER	No	0	This is my 3rd Subaru. This one has now has 3 windshield cracks. 2 spontaneous, one by a tiny pebble. The photos are …
2024-01-13	STRUCTURE:BODY	No	0	While the vehicle is moving. There is a loud pop noise from under the car. Subaru of America said it is a weld that is …
2023-11-09	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	No	0	In early November 2023, NHTSA Recall Number23V755000 was issued for my 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. I was not notified by NHT…
2023-09-18	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL	No	0	Check engine light came on while driving. All Advanced Driver Assistance Systems were disabled. Code is P26A3: Thermo C…
2023-09-13	ENGINE	Yes	1	The contact owned a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while parking and the brake pedal was depressed, the…
2023-08-16	VISIBILITY/WIPER	No	0	***** DELETE VOQ ***** THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE IT IS REQUESTED BY THE CONSUMER THAT TH…
2023-08-12	ENGINE	No	0	The issue is the Engine Coolant Bypass Valve. This causes the Engine to not take in as much coolant resulting in the en…
2023-08-01	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	No	0	There are occasional times (perhaps once or twice a month) where the vehicle does not respond with the expected acceler…
2023-07-30	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	Yes	2	While driving on the highway in the slow lane (furthest to the right), traveling at approximately 50 mph, I came to be …
2023-06-10	VISIBILITY/WIPER	No	0	Windshield developed large crack starting on lower passenger side and moving along to lower center of windshield. No in…
2023-06-08	POWER TRAIN	No	0	When slowing down the vehicle almost down shifts causing it to lurch forward. Notified Subaru and took to 2 dealers whi…
2023-05-18	ENGINE	No	0	Was driving on highway at approximately 65 mph. Check engine light came on. Engine started to stop responding to gas…
2023-05-11	POWER TRAIN	No	0	Check engine light. Code showing P2682 and P26a3. There is an issue with the Thermo Control Valve for the MY21 Crosstre…
2023-05-10	VISIBILITY/WIPER	No	0	The windshield was hit by a rock and within 12 hours, a 6" crack developed near the lower part of the windshield. Over …
2023-05-01	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	No	0	The sunroof exploded while driving causing glass to fall into the cabin onto the driver and passenger seats (while driv…
2023-04-26	VISIBILITY/WIPER	No	0	Stone chip 2 within a week! 1st repaired next day.
2023-04-19	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	No	0	When I make a forward sharp right or left turn, the tires "shudder". It feels like they are skipping or I'm hitting lit…
2023-04-16	VISIBILITY/WIPER	No	0	The windshield cracked while the car was parked overnight in my attached, residential garage. The crack formed in front…
2023-03-02	ENGINE	No	0	The engine part that seems to be the issue is the starter. The car has an auto cut off when stopped at lights and other…
2023-02-20	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	No	0	We were driving on a major highway today and the sunroof of my Subaru Crosstrek randomly exploded with a loud bang. Gla…
2023-02-06	ENGINE	No	0	Engine shut off at a stop sign and the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree with alarms sounding. Couldn’t get car re…
2023-01-29	VISIBILITY/WIPER	No	0	bought the car last week and I got a crack on the windshield from a small rock. I did an insurance claim that I have an…
2023-01-29	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Yes	0	I was driving my 2021 Subaru Crosstrek slowly in a parking lot when it unexpectedly accelerated on its own without me p…
2022-11-17	VISIBILITY/WIPER	No	0	Spontaneous windshield crack. No impact or apparent cause. Available for inspection. Based on online research and your …
2022-11-06	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL	No	0	My brand new Subaru ignited in the engine compartment, burst into flames and exploded while I was driving it.