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2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, most often about the other or unspecified (25% of complaints, typically around 47,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about XV Crosstrek model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek problems
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles.
Driving on the freeway for 1.5 hrs when car just went limp. Accelerator wouldn't work, started to pull over, car came to stop and it was dead, except for electrical. Tried to restart for over an hour and although it cranked, it would not turn over. Again all electrical was fully functional. After having it towed, the…
The key gets stuck in the ignition and the power stays on. I was told to move the steering wheel slightly and try again, this does nothing, the car is completely locked up. Turning off and re-starting does not work. This happened only a few times last month, now its almost everyday.
Transmission
18 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles.
I noticed that when got to accelerate from stoping that car won't go. When I hit the gas the vehicle moves only a little and if I push my foot on the acceleration peddle harder and all the way down the vehicle actually slows down. It happened this morning on city street roads not going any faster than 45mph. The only…
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle stalled and bucked, with a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. Additionally, there was a burning odor coming from the…
Electrical
15 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles.
At 37,801 miles, the brake switch component failed on my 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek. The hill assist, ABS, and traction control lights all came on. When I parked the vehicle and shut it off, it refused to come out of park, leaving the vehicle stranded. This appears to be a known issue with this part, however, there is…
While vehicle was at a complete stop, with hand brake applied and shifter in park position the key does not always release. Happens sporadically and more so with the wheels turned. Unable to park up heel or pull the key out.
Engine
13 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles.
I was driving my car on I-405 north bount when the engine faltered . I kept accelerateing but the car lost speed and made a hi raving sound . I was really scared as the cars behind had to reduce speed fast to prevent rear ending me . I exited the 405 freeway on burbank - I contuned home to north hollywood at a very…
Engine shut off without warning while running. First time the vehicle was running and stopped at a traffic light when it completely shut off. No check engine light or other warning lights to indicate a problem. The vehicle then immediately restarted with no issue. A week later (after numerous problem free trips), the…
Brakes
7 complaints · 9%On monday 09/05/2016 in gettysburg, pa on a flat surface the ABS warning light, hill assistance warning light, and vehicle dynamics control indicator light flashed on my screen. I pulled over and turned off the vehicle to read the manual regarding the warnings as indicated on the message I received. When I restarted…
As driver was parking in front of her home, vehicle accelerated in response to braking and rammed into front porch, about 60 feet away. Despite force of collision, no airbags deployed.
Speed control
6 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 23,500 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control, accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek. While driving and releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate for approximately four seconds without warning. The vehicle would then resume normal operation. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to servco toyota honolulu (2850…
The contact owned a 2015 Subaru crosstrek. The contact stated while driving 20-25 MPH and making a left in the roundabout of a residential road, she felt a rear impact and all the air bags deployed. The vehicle then accelerated unintendedly, veered to the right, jumped the curb, and crashed into a tree. The brake…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body.
I was driving down the highway, and all of the sudden I heard a loud pop. I pulled to the side of the road and got out to see that me sunroof had exploded.
While in motion at approximately 65mph on the highway hood latch failed and hood flew up and smashed into windshield, shattering glass all over and pushing windshield in towards driver. Front windshield view was completely obstructed and driver was unable to safely pull to shoulder. Vehicle sustained significant…
Air bags
4 complaints · 5%As driver was parking in front of her home, vehicle accelerated in response to braking and rammed into front porch, about 60 feet away. Despite force of collision, no airbags deployed.
While in motion, airbag warning light on dashboard will illuminate. Concurrently the passenger airbag indicator light will turn to "off". This happens intermittently while driving. The lights do not go off or return to "on" until the car is restarted.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls
Driver assistance: crash imminent braking
Risk: If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on july 20, 2015. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wqs-54.
Full defect summary
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 legacy vehicles manufactured march 10, 2014, to april 16, 2015, outback vehicles manufactured february 24, 2014, to april 16, 2015, impreza vehicles manufactured september 9, 2014, to april 14, 2015, xv crosstrek vehicles manufactured october 16, 2014, to april 15, 2015, and 2016 wrx vehicles manufactured march 23, 2015, and equipped with the eyesight driver assist system. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
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 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (20 complaints, typically around 47,500 miles); transmission (18 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles); electrical (15 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 12, 2015 (driver assistance). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Subaru XV Crosstrek?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about XV Crosstrek model year since 2000, with 79 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.