https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Subaru Crosstrek. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:46:04 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2178129 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 2/5/2026, my "brake booster" failed while trying to leave the parking lot of a restaurant. When I put car in reverse I had my foot on the brake, I heard an usual sound and quickly realized the brake was not holding as I was moving backward. I had to reapply brake pressure HARD in order to stop, once while backing up and once again to pull forward so I wasn't blocking anyone from maneuvering aro https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2177662 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern; Again having ongoing issues and problems with my 2025 crosstrek.  Just got it back from the dealership after it being there for over 3 weeks.  I was returned to me with a nail in the tire. And they even lost my keys at the dealership. I've had my car back not even 24 hours and have 2 maintenance sensors come on. And the driver asst is only working one one side. Of course I https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2177663 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern; Again having ongoing issues and problems with my 2025 crosstrek.  Just got it back from the dealership after it being there for over 3 weeks.  I was returned to me with a nail in the tire. And they even lost my keys at the dealership. I've had my car back not even 24 hours and have 2 maintenance sensors come on. And the driver asst is only working one one side. Of course I https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2177664 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern; Again having ongoing issues and problems with my 2025 crosstrek.  Just got it back from the dealership after it being there for over 3 weeks.  I was returned to me with a nail in the tire. And they even lost my keys at the dealership. I've had my car back not even 24 hours and have 2 maintenance sensors come on. And the driver asst is only working one one side. Of course I https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2177098 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The rear differential had a contained catastrophic failure. The vehicle had been serviced according to the manufacturer schedule and by their own dealers. The car had never been off road. The failure occurred at 106,500 miles and 6.3 years. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2176893 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle was maintained by dealer and out of the blue, started bucking intermittently while driving resulting in an unsafe driving experience. took it to the dealer to evaluate, told us, "They could change the transmission fluid and filter to see if that fixes the problem." they were not sure that would fix the issue. After researching issue, saw there were numerous complaints about the transmissio https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2176391 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I noticed that when I am driving on the freeway/highway for extended periods of time (30+ minutes) the wheel will start locking up. It stiffens enough that I have to force the wheel in a different direction. When it occurs there is no warning lights or messages from the car, it just suddenly stiffens. Other than driving on the freeway for 30+ minutes there does not seem to be any particular trigge https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2176392 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I noticed that when I am driving on the freeway/highway for extended periods of time (30+ minutes) the wheel will start locking up. It stiffens enough that I have to force the wheel in a different direction. When it occurs there is no warning lights or messages from the car, it just suddenly stiffens. Other than driving on the freeway for 30+ minutes there does not seem to be any particular trigge https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2175325 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the vehicle decelerated and lost drive power. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road, where the vehicle completely shut off and lost power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with battery failure. The battery was https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2171816 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was driving today January 30th 2026 on the road going 35 mph into the sunlight and all of the sudden my vehicle acted like I slammed on my brakes and I jerked forward almost hitting my chin in the steering wheel. Luckily no one was close behind me or I could have easily been hit. There was nothing in front of me so emergency brakes should not have deployed. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2167589 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT After driving the vehicle for 30 minutes to an hour in temperatures approximately above 45°F the steering wheel will get "stuck" on center and go loose then tighten again when trying to make minor corrections in steering. Easiest to duplicate on roads with speed limits at or above 55 mph. If temperatures are below 40°F when the vehicle is started, the issue cannot be duplicated unless the temperat https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2162684 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT In-car pop-up advertisements, specifically from SiriusXM. The advertisement pops up while driving, attempting to use the safety features of the car, including navigation. It happens every few months, at random. There is no way to opt-out from the vehicle; the only option is using a desktop computer, creating an account, and finding the communication preferences. This is a dangerous feature, as it https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2161916 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1. Component/System Failure The rearview mirror became completely detached from its mounting on the windshield. The detached mirror is still available for inspection upon request. Subaru has declined my reasonable request to either repair it or reimburse me for the time and effort required to arrange and perform the repair. 2. Risk to Safety This sudden detachment posed a serious safety hazard. Wh https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2161393 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek brakes engaged TWICE without the driver pushing on the brakes, slowing the car down significantly. The initial vehicle speed was around 65 mph on the highway, and slowed to around 45 mph after the second automatic braking incident occurred. Adaptive cruise control was NOT on. The car in front of the Crosstrek was 8-10 car lengths away. Then while the Crosstrek was still https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2161394 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek brakes engaged TWICE without the driver pushing on the brakes, slowing the car down significantly. The initial vehicle speed was around 65 mph on the highway, and slowed to around 45 mph after the second automatic braking incident occurred. Adaptive cruise control was NOT on. The car in front of the Crosstrek was 8-10 car lengths away. Then while the Crosstrek was still https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2161288 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Automatic Emergency Braking engaged unnecessarily. It was triggered by a plastic trash bag being blown in front of the vehicle. I was driving about 70 mph and was fortunate to avoid being rear-ended by another vehicle. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2159282 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Own a 2019 Suburu Crosstrek vehicle that has unexpectedly accelerated/lurched on its own when pulling forward into a parking spot. This has happened twice...last month & today. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2159283 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Own a 2019 Suburu Crosstrek vehicle that has unexpectedly accelerated/lurched on its own when pulling forward into a parking spot. This has happened twice...last month & today. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2158937 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The infotainment system periodically displays full-screen advertisements for SiriusXM during car operation, interrupting navigation and all other functions that occur on the infotainment system. This was a free trial service that I did not sign up for and has caused my safety to be at risk by interrupting my navigation system at a crucial junction where many navigation instructions needed to be fo https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2158438 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Right blind spot detection does not work 96% of the time. Almost caused two collisions. Dealership said it either works or it doesn't, no in between. Since it works 4% of the time, they are not going to replace it or figure out what is wrong. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2158500 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Right side blind spot detection does not work 98% of the time. Worse than the 2025 Crosstrek which only works 96% of the time. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2156747 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek equipped with Falken Tires, Tire Line: Ziex ZE001A A/S, Tire Size: 225/55/R18, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the front driver's side of the vehicle suddenly lowered. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road, where the contact became aware that the side wall of the front driver's side tire had blown out in 5 differe https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2156612 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I've never taken my 23 crosstrek off the pavement I'm driving down hyw and my rear struts break my crosstrek has 38 thousand miles on it and it's only 3 and 1/2 years old I've owned many cars were if drove hundreds of thousands mile and none of them broke there struts going down the hyw https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2155957 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Within 24 hours of purchase, the exhaust pipe became detached underneath the vehicle and exhaust fumes and odor were entering the cabin while driving. This created a potential carbon monoxide exposure risk to me and passengers. Subaru inspected the vehicle and confirmed the exhaust issue existed before I purchased the car. The selling dealership did not disclose this safety defect and refused to u https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2154624 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Advertisements routinely pop up on infotainment screen and block safety features like X Mode (for snow). They are a driving distraction, as they block all features on the screen and will not disappear until they are interacted with. This means that in inclement weather, I have to INTERACT WITH AN AD before using this safety feature. SiriusXM has refused to remove them. Subaru has said there is not https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2154232 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I got a pop-up message while attempting to back up using my rear backup camera that almost caused an accident. This blocked view of the camera and locked up the entire infotainment system until I could clear it. The pop up was: "Enjoy SiriusXM FREE thru 12/1." This kind of distraction while operating a vehicle that weighs almost a ton while the vehicle is in motion is dangerous and irresponsibl https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2154233 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I got a pop-up message while attempting to back up using my rear backup camera that almost caused an accident. This blocked view of the camera and locked up the entire infotainment system until I could clear it. The pop up was: "Enjoy SiriusXM FREE thru 12/1." This kind of distraction while operating a vehicle that weighs almost a ton while the vehicle is in motion is dangerous and irresponsibl https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2154292 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Sirius XM advertizing obscures the entire screen making car data and navigation unavailable unless a driver takes their eyes of the road to press a tiny X on a corner. There are some offers when I bought the care where I had to shut the car off to get the ad to disappear. I do not want to have driver distraction from Ads that could lead to an accident or have me pull over in traffic to shut of https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2154293 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Sirius XM advertizing obscures the entire screen making car data and navigation unavailable unless a driver takes their eyes of the road to press a tiny X on a corner. There are some offers when I bought the care where I had to shut the car off to get the ad to disappear. I do not want to have driver distraction from Ads that could lead to an accident or have me pull over in traffic to shut of https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-crosstrek#complaint-2153591 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Infotainment displayed an advertisement for serius XM radio while I was using navigation and operating the vehicle on the roadway.