2013 Subaru Crosstrek: recalls and problems
1 recall and 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
The contact owns a 2013 subaru crosstrek. the contact stated that while driving, the transmission seized, causing the vehicle to come to a sudden stop. the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel, and the vehicle went into limp mode. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with a transmission solenoid and valve body failure. the contact stated that
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 contact indicated that the failure had caused fuel leakage and spillage while adding fuel to the vehicle. the manufacturer was
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 papers had black burnt spot on them but fortunately did not all burn. there was a dark black brown spot on the back wind
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 vehicle to an unknown dealer to be diagnosed and repaired, but the failure continued. the unknown dealer is no longer in b
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Crosstrek. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.