https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Subaru XV Crosstrek. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:44:11 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2160177 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving at normal operating speed, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of engine power with no prior warning. There were no dashboard alerts, warning lights, or check engine indicators before the failure occurred. The vehicle became immediately unsafe to operate and had to be pulled over in a main highway center lane divide. After inspection by a licensed mechanic, it was det https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2158666 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was t-boned on 11/7 on the driver side door of the car. My car is totaled and the airbags, knee and curtain did not deploy and I was hit almost dead on on the B pillar. Unknown if the problem has been reproduced by the dealer.My knee is still hurting from the accident and my head smacked the frame.The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, but has by police, insurance, and others. A https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2147297 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT UNKNOWN exact cause. Rear end of vehicle suddenly appears lower than normal. Suspension seems to be issue. Feels as though vehicle lost suspension in rear with no obvious outward cause. Awaiting inspection at dealership. Does not seem safe to drive in current condition with unknown cause of issue at this time. having vehicle towed to dealership for further diagnostics today. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2134523 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Some times the passenger airbag light comes on and off. This is a reoccurring problem and I don’t see any recalls on this https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2134524 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Some times the passenger airbag light comes on and off. This is a reoccurring problem and I don’t see any recalls on this https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2126051 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The engine stalled unexpectedly during operation. I noticed a sudden loss of power, and the vehicle shut off without warning. This has happened more than once, posing a safety concern. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2119003 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Sunroof exploded for no reason Comments: My son was driving on freeway in Durham North Carolina last night, our 2015 Subaru Crosstrek XV Touring’s sunroof just exploded for no reason at [XXX] in [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2119004 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Sunroof exploded for no reason Comments: My son was driving on freeway in Durham North Carolina last night, our 2015 Subaru Crosstrek XV Touring’s sunroof just exploded for no reason at [XXX] in [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2107944 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a complete engine failure on my 2014 Subaru Crosstrek at 140,000 miles due to a valve spring issue that appears to match Subaru’s Recall WTY-84 (NHTSA Campaign 18V772000). I checked my VIN and it currently shows no open recalls, but I’ve reviewed Subaru’s own documentation that lists 2013–2016 Crosstreks as affected by this defect. My vehicle clearly falls within that production ra https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2096758 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT THE ENGIN MALFUNCTIONED. MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS WAS AT RISK BECAUSE WHEN AN ENGIN FAILS WHILE DRIVING IT CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH. THE VALVE SPRING WHICH IS LOCATED INSIDE THE ENGIN OF THE VEHICLE DID FRACTURE WHICH RESULTED IN THE ENGIN STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. AN ENGIN STALL WHILE DRIVING WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH AND SERIOUS INJURY. THERE WE https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2088953 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT When attempting to put the car in park, the key will not release and is stuck. Incident happens often in recent past days. Key will not release from ignition. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2088954 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT When attempting to put the car in park, the key will not release and is stuck. Incident happens often in recent past days. Key will not release from ignition. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2081711 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Pressing the horn button on the steering wheel does not sound the horn. However, pushing the “lock” or “panic” button on the key fob still makes the horn beep. So the horn itself works, but pressing on the steering wheel does absolutely nothing. Other buttons on the steering column still work (cruise control, radio controls, etc). Only pressing the horn button doesn’t work thus making me unable to https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2081712 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Pressing the horn button on the steering wheel does not sound the horn. However, pushing the “lock” or “panic” button on the key fob still makes the horn beep. So the horn itself works, but pressing on the steering wheel does absolutely nothing. Other buttons on the steering column still work (cruise control, radio controls, etc). Only pressing the horn button doesn’t work thus making me unable to https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2063348 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have been getting my 2014 Subaru Crosstrek serviced at Continental Subaru in Anchorage, Alaska for the last 4.5 years. I initially thought that they were an honest dealer/mechanic. I originally bought my Subaru in California and drove it up to Anchorage and it has been here ever since. My car burns oil very quickly. I mentioned this several times and the dealer always said it wasn't that big of https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2063349 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have been getting my 2014 Subaru Crosstrek serviced at Continental Subaru in Anchorage, Alaska for the last 4.5 years. I initially thought that they were an honest dealer/mechanic. I originally bought my Subaru in California and drove it up to Anchorage and it has been here ever since. My car burns oil very quickly. I mentioned this several times and the dealer always said it wasn't that big of https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2059147 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The dashboard light says that the airbag is OFF, while it is occupied by a large teenager (over 100lbs) in the Right Front passenger seat. Teenager was buckled into moving vehicle when this concern was observed. Front Right passenger airbag has never been deactivated by owner/driver. Took car to be inspected at a Subaru dealer on 13Aug24, but Subaru techs unable to replicate problem at time of https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2050419 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The fan in my car, that controls the heat/air-conditioning, went out causing my windows to fog up since it was raining & I couldn't use the dehumidifier. I couldn't see & had to manually wipe my windshield several times & drive with my hazard lights on in order to get the car home. There were no warning lights on the dashboard. I took the car to a mechanic shop on another day, when they could not https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2050420 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT The fan in my car, that controls the heat/air-conditioning, went out causing my windows to fog up since it was raining & I couldn't use the dehumidifier. I couldn't see & had to manually wipe my windshield several times & drive with my hazard lights on in order to get the car home. There were no warning lights on the dashboard. I took the car to a mechanic shop on another day, when they could not https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2047217 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT Key was stuck in the ignition and left me stranded unable to leave my car. I took the car to the Subaru dealership for them to assess and repair the issue. During this time the service desk confirmed it was a known issue with the CVT park range switch. They advised me that Subaru of America had done a warranty extension but that I was now outside of the time window for it to be covered. Upon furth https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2046689 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT At various times of day or night, the brake lights turn on, while there is no one in the vehicle. The vehicle sits parked and is locked with the security on, and the lights just randomly turn on by themselves. The only way to turn the lights off is to go into the vehicle and step on the brake and then the lights are off after releasing the brake pedal. If the lights stay on, because it’s not notic https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2046690 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT At various times of day or night, the brake lights turn on, while there is no one in the vehicle. The vehicle sits parked and is locked with the security on, and the lights just randomly turn on by themselves. The only way to turn the lights off is to go into the vehicle and step on the brake and then the lights are off after releasing the brake pedal. If the lights stay on, because it’s not notic https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2040598 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT A piece of the sunroof assembly punctured through the headliner into the passenger seat area of the vehicle. The piece is a sharp 10 inch spike with a spring wrapped around it. Had the piece come into the driver side or if there had been a passenger. It would have gone into there head, either causing an accident or severe injury to the driver or passenger. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2033647 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The recall Type: Safety Service Campaign:WTY84 NHTSA Campaign: 18V772000 FB20 Valve Spring Replacement was reported completed by the manufacturer Subaru has no record of it being done. My car is now experiencing symptoms of this recall when I had no issues prior and want me to pay to look into the problem further. Now my vehicle has a check engine light for a recall that was potentially not done a https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2033648 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The recall Type: Safety Service Campaign:WTY84 NHTSA Campaign: 18V772000 FB20 Valve Spring Replacement was reported completed by the manufacturer Subaru has no record of it being done. My car is now experiencing symptoms of this recall when I had no issues prior and want me to pay to look into the problem further. Now my vehicle has a check engine light for a recall that was potentially not done a https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2031429 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Horn does not work. No warning indicating malfunctioned horn. Unable to signal other vehicles to prevent car crash. The broken horn has been inspected by mechanic. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2028593 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT The key will not come out of the ignition when turned off and in park. The battery runs with no way to turn it off. This is a known issue with a defective part. Subaru will not cover the repair. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2023530 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Passenger side seatbelt stopped locked up and stopped retracting from the device that rolls up the strap into the box. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2020407 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT 2.0L Engine Valve Spring Fracture may Cause Engine stall and excessive oil leaks that migrates in the catalytic converter causing fumes that linger inside the car with a very strong smell. https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek https://plaincars.com/make/subaru-xv-crosstrek#complaint-2005679 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The electrical harness to the variable fan speed switch overheated melting the harness and switch.