13 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Certain Subaru Crosstrek and Forester vehicles may have an improperly secured nut on a joint in the left front suspension. The joint, called a ball joint, may separate from the lower suspension arm. Dealers will inspect the left front ball joint assembly and replace it if needed. Owners are advised not to drive until the repair is completed.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
Subaru is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Legacy and Outback vehicles. A weld that was not strong enough can let water get into the inhibitor switch, the switch that tells the car which gear the transmission is in, and the water can make that switch fail. If it does, the reverse lights may not come on and the rearview camera image may not appear. Dealers will replace the switch free of charge.
On some Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles, the outer race on the front driveshaft assemblies may develop cracks and break. This can cause a loss of drive power while driving, or cause the vehicle to roll away if it's parked without the parking brake set.
Subaru is recalling certain Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. On these vehicles, there is not enough clearance between the instrument panel wiring harness and the steering beam bracket. Because of this tight clearance, the wiring harness may come into contact with the bracket and rub against it. This rubbing can wear through the protective insulation around the wires, and once the insulation is worn through, it may lead to a short circuit.
On some Subaru Crosstrek and Forester vehicles, the bolts holding the rear stabilizer bracket may loosen and come out. If the bracket isn't held in place, it could shift out of position. A shifted bracket increases the risk of a crash.
Certain Subaru Impreza and Crosstrek vehicles have an engine control module that may keep sending power to the ignition coil even after the engine is turned off. This can cause a short circuit in the ignition coils, which may make the engine stall. Dealers will update the engine control module software, replace the ignition coils, and, if needed, replace the front exhaust pipe.
Subaru says the rear seat belts in some Crosstrek vehicles have a dual-mode locking mechanism that senses the belt webbing. That locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve in your engine can separate. If it does, the pieces that break off can travel into the engine, causing your vehicle to lose power while you're driving. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. If the valve has separated and its pieces can't be found, the engine's short block will be replaced instead, free of charge.
Subaru says a computer that controls the engine in some Impreza and Crosstrek vehicles may keep sending power to the ignition coil even after the engine has been turned off. Leaving that power on can lead to a short circuit and a blown fuse. If a short circuit happens while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle may suddenly stall.
Some Impreza and Crosstrek vehicles have an engine part that may come apart. If pieces separate, they can get into the engine, and this may cause the engine to suddenly lose power while you are driving.
On certain 2019 Subaru Crosstrek vehicles, the window glass in the driver's side rear door may not have been properly tempered during manufacturing. This means the vehicle does not meet the federal safety standard covering glazing materials, the glass used in vehicle windows. If this glass isn't properly tempered, it could shatter into large pieces, which increases the risk of injury to anyone in the vehicle.
On some 2019 Subaru Forester and Crosstrek vehicles, a connector inside the electric power steering unit may short circuit. If this happens, the vehicle loses power steering assistance, which means turning the steering wheel takes noticeably more effort. Subaru has notified dealers, who will inspect the steering gearbox and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
Subaru is recalling certain Crosstrek vehicles that may have an incorrect bracket holding the floor mat in place. Because the bracket is wrong, the floor mat can move out of position. If the mat shifts, it can get in the way of the accelerator or brake pedal and interfere with how they work.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 194 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 284 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 121 | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering the 2018–2026 Subaru Crosstrek. 10 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Subaru Crosstrek and Forester Front Suspension Joint May Separate" (NHTSA campaign 26V685000), reported Oct 19, 2026.
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has the most, with 7 recalls. The 2021 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 1 Subaru Crosstrek recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Subaru Crosstrek and Forester Front Suspension Joint May Separate (26V685000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Subaru dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: