2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK

1 recalls, 35 complaints - 272 TSBs

19V149000 Feb 28, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
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
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.
1,303,530 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

35 total complaints 2 crashes 4 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
POWER TRAIN3
SERVICE BRAKES2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
SUSPENSION1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT Oct 13, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2013
The contact owns a 2013 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that after refueling with the fuel tank at 3/4 tank full, the fuel gauge failed to provide the correct fuel level. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the fuel sending tank, but the failure continued to occur. The contac... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 26, 2019
Incident date: Jul 25, 2019
CAR PARKED AND SOME ELECTRICAL WIRE? CAUSED CAR TO CATCH FIRE? THE BACK DRIVERS SIDE OF THE HATCHBACK/TRUNK AREA WAS BURNT/ MELTED THROUGH TO THE METAL AND THE WIRES AROUND THE BACK WINDOW ON INSIDE WERE HANGING DOWN AND HOT PLASTIC DRIPPED DOWN ONTO A BOX OF PAPERS THAT WERE IN THE HATCHBACK. THE ... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 17, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BRAKE OR STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VE... Read more
ENGINE Jul 17, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BRAKE OR STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 17, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BRAKE OR STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 17, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BRAKE OR STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VE... Read more
ENGINE Jun 27, 2019
Incident date: Jun 15, 2019
MY VEHICLE WAS RECALLED. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL SUBARU DEALERSHIP AND SUBARU DIRECTLY AND THEY BOTH STATED THAT DUE THE THE VOLUME OF CARS AFFECTED THEY WERE NOT TAKING ANY NEW APPOINTMENTS UNTIL 2020 AND TO CALL THEM BACK IN 2020. THE ISSUE IS WITH THE VALVE SPRINGS IN THE ENGINE. A FRACTURE IN T... Read more
ENGINE Jun 14, 2019
Incident date: Jun 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V149000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND 18V772000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR RECALL REPAIRS. DUFF SUBARU (1028 S RO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jun 14, 2019
Incident date: Jun 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V149000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND 18V772000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR RECALL REPAIRS. DUFF SUBARU (1028 S RO... Read more
ENGINE Jun 6, 2019
Incident date: Jan 10, 2019
DEALER NOT ABLE TO FIX RECALL PROBLEM UNTIL AUG. 28 2019 DUE TO BACKLOG CAN NOT RENEW REGISTRATION UNTIL FIXED
ENGINE May 17, 2019
Incident date: Apr 15, 2019
AFTER REPLACING VALVE SPRINGS AT THE SUBARU DEALERSHIP DUE TO A RECALL, NOW OIL IS MIXED IN THE COOLANT. PROBLEM APPEARED SAME DAY AS WE PICKED THE CAR FROM DEALERSHIP UPON COMPLETION OFF RECALL ISSUE. AFTER EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM TO THEM THEY REPLACE COOLANT AGAIN TO TEST SEE IF THE PROBLEM CONTI... Read more
ENGINE May 14, 2019
Incident date: Dec 19, 2018
I RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE IN DEC. 2018. I CALLED MY DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. I WAS TOLD THE NEXT APPOINTMENT WOULD BE DECEMBER 2020. I WAS TOLD THE APPOINTMENT WOULD BE MOVED UP BUT THAT HAS NOT HAPPENED. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT DONE EARLIER WOULD BE TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND USE A LOAN... Read more
ENGINE Apr 9, 2019
Incident date: Dec 28, 2018
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. (SUBARU) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2012-2014 , , XV CROSSTREK THE ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY FRACTURE CAUSING AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION OR A POSSIBLE ENGINE STALL. ITS BEEN MONTHS AND STILL NO RESPONSE FROM ANY SUBARU DEALERSHIP REGRDING MY SUBARU.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 25, 2019
Incident date: Mar 25, 2019
I WOULD LIKE ANSWER TO WHY THE CVT WAS GIVEN AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND IF THERE IS A FUTURE RECALL ON THIS TRANSMISSION DUE TO STALLING? I NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE 10 YEAR OR 100,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. MY CAR IS ABOVE THAT (123,000 MILES). I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH... Read more
ENGINE Mar 7, 2019
Incident date: Mar 7, 2019
CALLED EL PASO, TX SUBARU DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE FIX OF SAFETY RECALL WTY-84. FIRST TIME ON 1/14/19 AND 1/16/19. TOLD BOTH TIMES SOMEONE WOULD GET BACK WITH ME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. CALLED TODAY, 3/7/19 AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS A LIST, APPROXIMATELY 15 PEOPLE AHEAD OF ME ON THIS LIST, ... Read more
ENGINE Jan 14, 2019
Incident date: Jan 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V772000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. OCEAN SUB... Read more
ENGINE Nov 29, 2018
Incident date: Nov 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE RPMS WERE REGISTERING HIGH, THE TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING WITH THE INDICATOR FLASH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 5, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE EVERY 1,200 MILES AND THE LOW OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LITHIA SUBARU OF FRESNO (5499 N BLACKSTONE AVE, FRESNO, CA 93710, (559) 540-7189) WHERE THE CONTACT WA... Read more
ENGINE Nov 5, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE EVERY 1,200 MILES AND THE LOW OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LITHIA SUBARU OF FRESNO (5499 N BLACKSTONE AVE, FRESNO, CA 93710, (559) 540-7189) WHERE THE CONTACT WA... Read more
SEAT BELTS Aug 14, 2018
Incident date: Aug 14, 2018
THE SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SEAT TURNS IN THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT SENSOR FOR WELL UNDER THE DESIGNED THRESHOLD. AS AN EXAMPLE IT TRIGGERED FOR TWO 20 OUNCE BOTTLES OF SODA. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET.
AIR BAGS Aug 14, 2018
Incident date: Aug 14, 2018
THE SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SEAT TURNS IN THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT SENSOR FOR WELL UNDER THE DESIGNED THRESHOLD. AS AN EXAMPLE IT TRIGGERED FOR TWO 20 OUNCE BOTTLES OF SODA. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Aug 14, 2018
Incident date: Aug 14, 2018
THE SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SEAT TURNS IN THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT SENSOR FOR WELL UNDER THE DESIGNED THRESHOLD. AS AN EXAMPLE IT TRIGGERED FOR TWO 20 OUNCE BOTTLES OF SODA. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET.
POWER TRAIN Aug 13, 2018
Incident date: Jul 30, 2018
SOLENOID VALVE IN CVT CRACKED AFTER 6.5 YEARS OF USE (ROUGHLY 140K - 160K MILES). GOT IT FIXED, THEN 1 YEAR LATER (ANOTHER 40K - 20K MILES), IT WENT OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. BOTH TIMES I WAS ACCELERATING. THE FIRST TIME FROM A STOP, AND SECOND TIME I WAS ON ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 14, 2018
Incident date: Jun 19, 2018
2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK(70K MILES) PASSENGER DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. WITHIN 3 MINUTES OF SMELLING SMOKE INSIDE DOOR PANEL WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. WENT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY, TURNED ENGINE OFF, PUT OUT THE FLAMES, WAITED FOR THE SMOKE TO CLEAR AND THE PLASTIC TO COOL OFF. UPON RESTARTING VEHICLE ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 14, 2018
Incident date: Jun 19, 2018
2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK(70K MILES) PASSENGER DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. WITHIN 3 MINUTES OF SMELLING SMOKE INSIDE DOOR PANEL WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. WENT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY, TURNED ENGINE OFF, PUT OUT THE FLAMES, WAITED FOR THE SMOKE TO CLEAR AND THE PLASTIC TO COOL OFF. UPON RESTARTING VEHICLE ... Read more
Fire
SEATS Jul 14, 2018
Incident date: Jun 19, 2018
2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK(70K MILES) PASSENGER DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. WITHIN 3 MINUTES OF SMELLING SMOKE INSIDE DOOR PANEL WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. WENT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY, TURNED ENGINE OFF, PUT OUT THE FLAMES, WAITED FOR THE SMOKE TO CLEAR AND THE PLASTIC TO COOL OFF. UPON RESTARTING VEHICLE ... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 23, 2018
Incident date: Feb 5, 2018
PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AT WORK, GOING NO MORE THAN 5 MPH. VEHICLES LUNGED FORWARD AND HIT TREE. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN REVVED SUDDENLY. ALTHOUGH I HIT THE BRAKES, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP.
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 23, 2018
Incident date: Feb 5, 2018
PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AT WORK, GOING NO MORE THAN 5 MPH. VEHICLES LUNGED FORWARD AND HIT TREE. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN REVVED SUDDENLY. ALTHOUGH I HIT THE BRAKES, VEHICLE DID NOT STOP.
Crash
POWER TRAIN Sep 4, 2017
Incident date: Aug 31, 2017
WHEN TURNING RIGHT HEARD CLICKING SE FROM RIGHT FRONT; GARAGE REPLACED AXLE 74,141 MILES. WAS TOLD BY 1ST GARAGE THAT THIS WAS THEIR 3RD 2013 CROSSTREK IN THE LAST MONTH THAT WAS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. SUBARU DEALER TOLD ME THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF A PROBLEM.
POWER TRAIN Jun 20, 2017
Incident date: Dec 20, 2016
THE CAR WOULD LOSE A QUART OF ANTI FREEZE EVERY 7500 MILES.I BROUGHT IT IN AT LEAST 8 TIMES TELLING THEM THERE WAS A PROBLEM. THEY PRESSURE TESTED THE VEHICLE AT LEAST 8 TIMES AND 2 SERVICE MANAGERS SAID I WAS NUTS THEY ARE BOTH FIRED. MY 20 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVES FROM NEW YORK TO FLORIDA. I ASKED... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jun 16, 2017
Incident date: Jun 13, 2017
2 WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENTS SINCE MAY 2013 DUE TO CHIPS/CRACKS. 21K MILES PER YEAR AVERAGE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS. THE LATEST INCIDENT WAS A LARGE CRACK THAT APPEARED ON 6/13/17. THERE WAS NO CRACK WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AT 6/12. WHEN I LEFT WORK THE MORNING OF 6/13/17 THERE... Read more
SUSPENSION Jun 6, 2017
Incident date: Jun 2, 2017
LEFT CONSTANT VELOCITY (CV) JOINT HAS FAILED AFTER ONLY 66K MILES. DURING TURNS THE CAR MAKES A LOUD CLICKING NOISE THAT IS DISTRACTING AND I WAS CONCERNED THE CAR MAY INFLICT MORE DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE SYSTEM.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 2, 2017
Incident date: Dec 29, 2016
ECO-WIRING MADE OF MATERIALS THAT ATTRACT ANIMALS. A RODENT CHEWED THROUGH MY WIRING HARNESS. $800 WORTH OF DAMAGE THAT COULD BE PREVENTED. CAR IS INOPERABLE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 15, 2016
Incident date: Nov 18, 2016
4TH SEAT OF REPLACEMENT HEADLIGHT BULBS SO FAR (LOW BEAMS) SINCE NEW. ORIGINAL OWNERS, NO ACCIDENTS, NO AFTERMARKET ITEMS. THEY BOTH BURN AT THE SAME TIME. YOU ONLY NOTICE IT ONCE ITS DARK OUTSIDE AT YOU TRY TO DRIVE HOME FROM WORK AND NO LOW BEAMS.
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 30, 2016
Incident date: Sep 21, 2016
AFTER 73,000 MILES OF MOSTLY NON-PEAK HIGHWAY MILES THE BREAK LIGHT SWITCH FAILED. THIS CAUSED MY BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. I DIDN'T KNOW THAT THE LIGHTS DIDN'T WORK UNTIL AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ONLINE. THE DASH HILL ASSIST, ABS, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY DURING DRIVING ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK

272 manufacturer communications from 126 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT54
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24
060000 ENGINE (PWS)23
100000 POWER TRAIN19
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING15
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL13
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY9
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE7
16-112-18R Aug 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
16-112-18R Aug 14, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
01-168-09R Aug 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
01-168-09R Aug 1, 2023
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
01-168-09R Aug 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
12-249-23R Jul 11, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.
16-131-20R Feb 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information Bulletin provides an updated diagnostic flow along with an IMPORTANT caution to follow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs as listed.
16-131-20R Feb 28, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Service Information Bulletin provides an updated diagnostic flow along with an IMPORTANT caution to follow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs as listed.
5-88-21R Oct 3, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
15-302-22 Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
15-302-22 Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
01-167-08R Aug 23, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
Subaru Tech Tips Aug 12, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Edition, 2012 current model subaru evaporative diagnostics and smoke testing.
03-88-22 Aug 2, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
The bulletin announces the design change made the propeller shaft to address the small number of customer concerns regarding a growling-type sound being heard from under the vehicle when driving.
05-88-21 Jul 5, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
05-88-21 Jul 5, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
12-288-20R May 23, 2022
220000 SEATS
This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assembliesd.
16-112-18R May 19, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
16-112-18R May 19, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
12-203-16R May 18, 2022
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
18-219-22 May 12, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces the Service Manual correction for the diagnostic trouble tree for DTC C2521 and/or DTC 21.
15-192-22R Mar 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
02-189-22 Jan 2, 2022
061571 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SUMP/TANK:DRAIN PLUG
This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.
02-189-22 Jan 2, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Bulletin announces design changes to the engine oil and CVT fluid drain plugs.
05-88-21 Dec 21, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.
16-112-18R Nov 15, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
16-103-16R Oct 27, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.
16-103-16R Oct 27, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.
16-112-18R Oct 19, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
16-112-18R Oct 19, 2021
050000 PARKING BRAKE
This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.
16-102-16R Oct 15, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE.
16-102-16R Oct 15, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE.
Subarunet Announ Oct 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
(Subaru Retailers) As part of Subarua??s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the CVT Parking Switch for certain 2015-2018 MY Legacy, Outback
Subarunet Announ Oct 14, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
(Subaru Retailers) As part of Subarua??s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the CVT Parking Switch for certain 2015-2018 MY Legacy, Outback
Subarunet Announ Oct 14, 2021
050000 PARKING BRAKE
(Subaru Retailers) As part of Subarua??s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the CVT Parking Switch for certain 2015-2018 MY Legacy, Outback
Subarunet Announ Oct 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
(Owner Letter) As part of Subaru of Americaa??s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehiclea??s CVT Parking Brake Switch.
Subarunet Announ Oct 14, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
(Owner Letter) As part of Subaru of Americaa??s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehiclea??s CVT Parking Brake Switch.
Subarunet Announ Oct 14, 2021
050000 PARKING BRAKE
(Owner Letter) As part of Subaru of Americaa??s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehiclea??s CVT Parking Brake Switch.
02-188-21 Oct 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement on FA and FB type engines.
02-188-21 Oct 7, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement on FA and FB type engines.
05-79-20R Sep 29, 2021
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
18-214-21 Aug 11, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
12-203-16R Aug 4, 2021
220000 SEATS
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
12-203-16R Aug 4, 2021
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
04-27-21R Jul 27, 2021
010000 STEERING
As part of Subarua??s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcingan extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) GearBox Assembly for certain 2012-2018 MY vehic
Subaru Owner Let Jul 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
As part of Subaru of Americaa??s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehiclea??s Electronic Power Steering Gear Box Assembly.
Subaru Owner Let Jul 26, 2021
010000 STEERING
As part of Subaru of Americaa??s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehiclea??s Electronic Power Steering Gear Box Assembly.
Subarunet Announ Jul 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
As part of Subarua??s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the Electronic Power Steering Gear Box Assembly for certain 2012-2018 MY vehicles.
Subarunet Announ Jul 26, 2021
010000 STEERING
As part of Subarua??s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the Electronic Power Steering Gear Box Assembly for certain 2012-2018 MY vehicles.
16-131-20R Jun 23, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.
01-167-08R Jun 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
01-167-08R Jun 17, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
09-51-08R Jun 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
09-51-08R Jun 7, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin is to advise of SOAa??s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
02-187-21 Jun 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection.
02-157-14R Apr 13, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years /
16-107-17R Feb 1, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the ori
14-22-16R Feb 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
12-224-17R Feb 1, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin provides a procedure for replacement of the black foam rubber insulating cushions for the roof rails.
12-221-17 Feb 1, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
This bulletin outlines a procedure for addressing customer concerns of a creaking sound isolated to the upper right corner of the rear gate area on the models listed.
06-59-17R Feb 1, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed above.
02-169-17 Feb 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Service Information bulletin outlines an enhancement made to the 2.0L cylinder head casting part numbers provided below.
02-157-14R Jan 26, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years /
12-308-21 Jan 26, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts.
12-308-21 Jan 26, 2021
220000 SEATS
This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts.
03-82-18R Jan 12, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
03-82-18R Jan 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
03-82-18R Jan 12, 2021
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
03-82-18R Jan 12, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
12-203-16R Jan 12, 2021
220000 SEATS
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
12-203-16R Jan 12, 2021
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
01-168-09R Jan 4, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
01-168-09R Jan 4, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
05-79-20 Dec 15, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This Service Information Bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.
12-203-16R Dec 15, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
12-203-16R Dec 15, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
12-203-16R Dec 15, 2020
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
12-203-16R Dec 15, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
12-203-16R Dec 15, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
12-203-16R Dec 15, 2020
220000 SEATS
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
12-203-16R Dec 15, 2020
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
05-70-19R Dec 2, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates.
05-70-19R Dec 2, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates.
16-103-16R Dec 1, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.
16-131-20 Nov 9, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Service Information Bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.
06-79-20 Aug 31, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin announces availability of new master cylinder application shaft seals.
03-82-18R Aug 26, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.
14-22-16R Aug 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
12-203-16R May 8, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
12-203-16R May 8, 2020
150000 SEAT BELTS
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
WTY-84R May 6, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2013 model year BRZ and XV Crosstrek and 2012-2014 model year Impreza vehicles to replace the engine valve springs which may fracture. A total of 139,324 U.S. vehicles will be affected b
WTY-84R May 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2013 model year BRZ and XV Crosstrek and 2012-2014 model year Impreza vehicles to replace the engine valve springs which may fracture. A total of 139,324 U.S. vehicles will be affected b
WTY-84R May 6, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2013 model year BRZ and XV Crosstrek and 2012-2014 model year Impreza vehicles to replace the engine valve springs which may fracture. A total of 139,324 U.S. vehicles will be affected b
12-288-20 May 5, 2020
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.
12-288-20 May 5, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.
12-288-20 May 5, 2020
220000 SEATS
This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.
14-25-20 May 5, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This service information bulletin announces availability of enhanced service parts to repair and optimize durability of the valve spring replacement (installer) tools used to perform the WTY-84 recall.
14-25-20 May 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This service information bulletin announces availability of enhanced service parts to repair and optimize durability of the valve spring replacement (installer) tools used to perform the WTY-84 recall.
01-181-20 Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
14-24-20 Mar 19, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru Special Tool Kit number J-53014.

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SUBARU CROSSTREK - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUBARU CROSSTREK across all model years (2013, 2024).

20 Total Recalls
1,520 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
78 Reported Crashes
20 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUBARU CROSSTREK - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 0 7 View
2025 0 59 View
2024 2 133 View
2023 0 51 View
2022 0 41 View
2021 1 153 View
2020 0 82 View
2019 7 356 View
2018 5 255 View
2017 1 132 View
2016 1 164 View
2015 1 27 View
2014 1 22 View
2013 (current) 1 35
2012 0 3 View

Other SUBARU Models

Model Recalls Complaints
IMPREZA 321 3,425 View
LEGACY 307 4,132 View
OUTBACK 288 12,131 View
SOLTERRA 259 109 View
WRX 190 1,208 View
FORESTER 134 8,512 View
ASCENT 112 1,248 View
TRIBECA 70 51 View