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2021 Subaru Crosstrek: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 117 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper.

2recalls
117complaints
8crashes reported
2fires reported
6injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Visibility/Wiper29 · 25%
  • Unknown Or Other25 · 21%
  • Electrical System18 · 15%
  • Engine17 · 15%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance15 · 13%
  • Power Train14 · 12%
  • Lane Departure5 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control4 · 3%
  • Service Brakes4 · 3%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System4 · 3%

What owners report

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance

There are 2 reoccurring problems that shows up to the subaru crosstrek hybrid 2021. first, it is the battery of the car, it would constantly die out or refuses to start. second, the other issue that also constantly shows up is the flashing warning lights on the car's dashboard. it would show up multiple times every week and goes away randomly. whenever, the warning lights do shows up it would disable subaru's eyesigh

Unknown Or Other

Drivers side door, interior automatic door lock switch spins and makes a clicking sound when you just start go forward.

Electrical System

There have been multiple instances where my car has failed to “restart” if the auto-start-stop feature is on. i immediately turn that setting off every time i get into my car because if i pause for too long at a light/stop sign etc.the engine will stall and turn off (without being in park). i have reported this to subaru on many occasions and they’ve told me to replace the battery, so i did, and nothing changed. i’ve

Service Brakes

We brought the vehicle in for routine maintenance. they reported that all brake hoses were bulging and at risk of failing at any time. they said that there was a related recall for a similar issue on other crosstrek's but that ours was not included in the vin list, so was not a part of the recall. this appears to be a serious component failure which could result in a fatal accident. the fact that this happened wi

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CROSSTREK, CROSSTREK HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.