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2020 Subaru Crosstrek: recalls and problems

No recalls and 69 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper.

0recalls
69complaints
6crashes reported
0fires reported
3injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Visibility/Wiper30 · 43%
  • Electrical System11 · 16%
  • Power Train9 · 13%
  • Unknown Or Other9 · 13%
  • Engine5 · 7%
  • Visibility4 · 6%
  • Service Brakes2 · 3%
  • Seat Belts2 · 3%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System2 · 3%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance2 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System

I own a 2020 subaru crosstrek. while driving on the freeway in heavy traffic, i had to make a hard stop due to traffic ahead. when the vehicle came to a complete stop, the engine automatically shut off as part of the vehicle’s auto start-stop system. when i released the brake to proceed with traffic, the vehicle attempted to restart, but displayed a “disabled” message and the auto start-stop system became disabled. i

Power Train

Defect description my 2020 subaru crosstrek has been diagnosed with diagnostic trouble code p2757 (torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid control circuit performance), which my authorized subaru 802 subaru retailer in vermont has confirmed is caused by a defective cvt control valve body. subaru of america has acknowledged this exact defect in technical service bulletin 16-156-25r (revised 10/28/25), which

Power Train,Engine

My 2020 subaru crosstrek cvt valve body equipment failure and cvt torque converter failure. this appears to be a common failure for prior subaru crosstrek model - however was not extended for coverage to 2020 and beyond models - appears the issue still persists and additional year models should be covered. my vehicle experience the same failure for cvt valve body failure and cvt torque converter while driving at high

Electrical System

While driving 2020 crosstrek hybrid, the dashboard lights suddenly flashed and then engine stalled, leaving me with no brakes and no steering. i rolled through straight through an intersection with four stop signs and i could not stop. luckily no one was driving or walking at the time. i couldn't start car, even with a jump start. i bought a new interstate battery with higher specs. three days later the same thin

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Crosstrek. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.