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2021 Subaru Crosstrek Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, most often about the visibility and wipers (29% of complaints, typically around 4,000 miles). It is 5th of 15 Crosstrek model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2021 Subaru Crosstrek problems
Visibility and wipers
33 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle, he noticed that the windshield had cracked on the passenger side. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to have it diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the…
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that the windshield was cracked on the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the crack was approximately eight inches long. The contact stated that the crack was not caused by an impact. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The windshield…
Other or unspecified
25 complaints · 22%I had a cracked windshield about a quarter inch bullseye with webbing about 8-9 inches. Didn't notice anything that has happened during driving or on the road. It was parked the night on friday until it was discovered late afternoon on a saturday.
Engine
16 complaints · 14%The contact owned a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while parking and the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and collided with a wall. The collision was at the front of the vehicle. The air bags deployed. The driver sustained arm, leg, thumb, back, and nose injuries. Medical…
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power in the middle of the roadway. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed…
Driver assistance
16 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, assist.
The lane keeping feature will randomly cause the vehicle to veer towards the center line at a variety of speeds and under a variety of conditions, requiring immediate driver correction to avoid crossing the center line. No accident has occurred but the system is now deactivated. In addition, the collision avoidance…
My vehicle is equipped with eyesight, which is a Subaru technology that includes adaptive cruise control, forward collison warning/breaking, lane departure warning, rear automatic braking, etc. Subaru claims that windshield replacements must use Subaru glass due the optical clarity of the windshield and that the…
Electrical
16 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that the battery was drained quickly, causing the battery to need frequent recharging. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut off unintendedly and failed to restart. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the…
Transmission
14 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
Fuel system
4 complaints · 4%Brakes
4 complaints · 4%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Subaru Crosstrek recalls
Transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Risk: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 8, 2024. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wrq-23.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (33 complaints, typically around 4,000 miles); other or unspecified (25 complaints); engine (16 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 9, 2023 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Subaru Crosstrek?
- It is 5th of 15 Crosstrek model years by number of complaints, with 115 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.