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Subaru Crosstrek 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

115Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
18Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Visibility33
Driver Assistance and Stability Systems29
Unknown Or Other26
Engine16
Electrical System16
Power Train15
Fuel and Propulsion System4
Brakes4
Suspension3
Steering3
Vehicle Structure3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Seats3
Air Bags2
Lighting1
Seat Belts1

Did a Recall Cover It?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Visibility33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V755000.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

23V755000Reported November 9, 2023 - 95,830 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 95,830 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20202
202125
202225
202320
202415
202510
202618
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.