Model year
2021 Subaru Crosstrek
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 115 complaints for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 1 complaint under CROSSTREK HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are VISIBILITY/WIPER (29), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (25), ENGINE (16). NHTSA rated the SW AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–35 mpg combined and 38 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,900–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 26 complaints
- 2014 16 complaints
- 2015 17 complaints
- 2016 132 complaints
- 2017 94 complaints
- 2018 195 complaints
- 2019 285 complaints
- 2020 69 complaints
- 2021 115 complaints
- 2022 31 complaints
- 2023 35 complaints
- 2024 120 complaints
- 2025 45 complaints
- 2026 9 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
23V755000 · Nov 9, 2023
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Complaints
115 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 2, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CROSSTREK HYBRID | 1 | 1 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid SW AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SW AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.156 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosstrek AWD · 2L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Crosstrek AWD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 33 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Crosstrek AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Crosstrek Hybrid AWD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 36 | 35 | 35 | 38.0 | 480 | $1,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Subaru Crosstrek at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.