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2023 Subaru Crosstrek: recalls and problems

No recalls and 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

0recalls
36complaints
4crashes reported
0fires reported
4injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other11 · 31%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance6 · 17%
  • Electrical System6 · 17%
  • Visibility/Wiper6 · 17%
  • Engine5 · 14%
  • Lane Departure4 · 11%
  • Service Brakes4 · 11%
  • Air Bags2 · 6%
  • Power Train1 · 3%
  • Back Over Prevention1 · 3%

What owners report

Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance

I filled up my 2023 subaru crosstrek with gasoline and a short time later the check engine light came on as did the warning lights that the safety features associated with the eyesight system indicating it was no longer functioning. it encouraged me to get the car checked immediately. it turned out that i had not completely tightened the gas cap. i tightened the gas’s cap hoping the safety featured would reset - it

Power Train

2023 subaru crosstrek, 88,000 miles. oil temperature warning light illuminated on october 5, 2026; dealer diagnosed cvt torque converter failure requiring replacement ($2,954 repair). this is the second cvt failure in two months: the same dealer replaced the cvt valve body in august 2026 (~$3,400) for the same warning light. vehicle has remained parked at the dealer since the failure — driving with a failing torque c

Service Brakes

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.

Electrical System

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

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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