2021 Subaru Crosstrek recalls and problems

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 recall and 115 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is visibility.

How the 2021 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 15 Crosstrek model years — 5th most.

1recalls

115complaints

8crashes

2fires

6injuries

2,460median 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

Power Train

Nov 9, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V755000 · 95,830 vehicles

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

Risk: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

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

Visibility33

Unknown or other25

Electrical System16

Engine16

Forward Collision Avoidance14

Power Train14

Lane Departure5

Fuel System4

Service Brakes4

Back Over Prevention3

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

Complaints by year filed

2021 vs. other Subaru Crosstrek years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, the latest from Nov 9, 2023 (power train). 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 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention visibility (33), unknown or other (25), electrical system (16). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.