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2020 Subaru Crosstrek Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek, most often about the visibility and wipers (49% of complaints, typically around 5,000 miles). It is 7th of 15 Crosstrek model years by number of complaints.
Complaints69
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported0
Injuries reported3
Most common 2020 Subaru Crosstrek problems
Visibility and wipers
34 complaints · 49%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield.
The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the windshield cracked without incident. The crack formed vertically on the top edge of the driver's side windshield at a length of approximately 6 inches. The contact stated that the crack obstructed her vision while driving.…
I've only had my brand new 2020 Subaru Crosstrek for 4 1/2 months and I just got a 2nd crack in my windshield. Last month a small pebble flew off of a construction truck, hit my windshield and cracked it, while I was driving on the highway. Two days ago, I heard a light tap while driving 55 MPH on a city street and…
Electrical
11 complaints · 16%My car wouldn't start after stopping to visit a friend. The friend watched under the hood when I pressed the start button. He saw sparks from under the hood. I had driven over 27 miles that day before this happened. The dealer said it was because I made too many short trips. They offered to install a battery charger…
The contact's significant other owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while his significant other was driving from a complete stop, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The dealer replaced the…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 13%Transmission
9 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while shifting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle launched forward without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 12,000.
Engine
5 complaints · 7%The contact's significant other owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while his significant other was driving from a complete stop, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The dealer replaced the…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: storage.
The contact's significant other owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while his significant other was driving from a complete stop, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The dealer replaced the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Subaru Crosstrek recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (34 complaints, typically around 5,000 miles); electrical (11 complaints); other or unspecified (9 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Subaru Crosstrek?
- It is 7th of 15 Crosstrek model years by number of complaints, with 69 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.