2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek recalls and problems

The 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek has 1 recall and 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

How the 2015 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 5 Xv Crosstrek model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

79complaints

6crashes

1fires

3injuries

37,801median 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

Jun 12, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V366000 · 71,710 vehicles

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.

Risk: If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.

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 other20

Power Train18

Electrical System15

Engine13

Service Brakes7

Vehicle Speed Control6

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

Complaints by year filed

2015 vs. other Subaru Xv Crosstrek years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2015. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek, the latest from Jun 12, 2015 (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 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (20), power train (18), electrical system (15). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.