2023 Subaru Crosstrek: recalls and problems
No recalls and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
Recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.
Check recalls for your exact VINMost common problems
What owners report
Often the brakes are squishy. they require me to push almost all the way down on the brake pedal to engage. this has happened several times of the last year.
The battery and electrical system died while i was at a red light in traffic on my way to work. i was stuck on a major road with trucks and traffic behind me while i was stuck in the middle lane. i had to wait for help to be pushed out of traffic to the sidewalk and wait for a jump. the subaru dealership confirmed this was an issue with their battery and auto stop/start system and charged me $600 to replace the bat
Purchased vehicle 8/27/2025 within 1 day and 1 month of 2 separate class action lawsuits. purchased from carmax wilmington. car produced electrical shock to my hand first time i attempted to pair the vehicle. parkway stated at that time i was under an additional warranty but the vehicle would require constant “updates”. this was an intentional deception to prevent me from pursuing what is required under the law, whic
Replaced battery 3 times. believe this car has the parasitic battery issue. attached on of the bills. looking for the other 2.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Crosstrek. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.