2017 Subaru Crosstrek recalls and problems

The 2017 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 recall and 96 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

Pictured: a 2018 model; the 2017 may differ in details. Photo: 2018 Subaru Crosstrek by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2017 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 15 Crosstrek model years — 6th most.

1recalls

96complaints

5crashes

2fires

5injuries

28,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Feb 28, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V149000 · 1,303,530 vehicles

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy & notes

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other34

Engine11

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2017 vs. other Subaru Crosstrek years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, the latest from Feb 28, 2019 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (34), visibility (25), electrical system (18). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.