2023 Subaru Crosstrek: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
32
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
4
Injuries
150.0
Severity index
Severity index 150.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 34.4% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6 | 18.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 15.6% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 5 | 15.6% |
| ENGINE | 5 | 15.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 9.4% |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 3 | 9.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 6.2% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 11 of 32 complaints (34.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 5 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 26.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.