2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
96
Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
2
Injuries
50.0
Severity index
Severity index 50.0 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek ranks 102 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 30% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 35 | 36.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 21 | 21.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | 19.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | 14.6% |
| STEERING | 9 | 9.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 6.2% |
| WHEELS | 6 | 6.2% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 5.2% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 35 of 96 complaints (36.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V772000 | 01/11/2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engin |
| 13V061000 | 25/02/2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote |
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.