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2013–2017 · 5 model years

Subaru XV CrossTrek recalls & problems by year

3 recalls and 264 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201398 complaints
Most recalls20132 recalls
Crashes reported20in owner complaints
Injuries reported110 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
02550751002013: 98 complaints, 2 recalls2014: 81 complaints, 0 recalls2015: 79 complaints, 1 recalls2016: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2017: 3 complaints, 0 recalls20132014201520162017
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2017 XV CrossTrek——031000
2016 XV CrossTrek—26–31 mpg030000
2015 XV CrossTrek5★26–29 mpg1796130
2014 XV CrossTrek5★25–28 mpg0818160
2013 XV CrossTrek—25–28 mpg2985220

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine62
  • Power train54
  • Unknown or other54
  • Electrical system51
  • Service brakes24
  • Air bags20
  • Steering19
  • Vehicle speed control17