The vehicle dossier US · 2021

2021 Subaru
CROSSTREKProblems & recalls

115 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 47 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

From the original manufacturer documents

What did the manufacturer do?

These reviewed documents are associated with this model-year. Check the stated engine, build-date, VIN and coverage conditions before assuming they apply to the car you’re considering.

Subaru · 07-235-25

EyeSight / reverse braking

75% covered during extension

The bulletin discusses reproducible unnecessary stopping or slowing attributed to specified EyeSight or reverse-braking components.

A special four-month window for vehicles whose extension would already have expired ended November 29, 2025.

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01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 115 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Other components47 reports
Visibility33 reports
Engine16 reports
Electrical system16 reports
Transmission & drivetrain14 reports
Fuel system4 reports
Brakes4 reports
Suspension3 reports
Steering3 reports
Body & structure3 reports
Air bags2 reports
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VISIBILITY/WIPER29
UNKNOWN OR OTHER25
ENGINE16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14
POWER TRAIN12
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING10
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
SERVICE BRAKES4
SUSPENSION3
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST3
STEERING3
STRUCTURE:BODY3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
SEATS3
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS2
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING2
AIR BAGS2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHIFT FORKS1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT1
I suspect the car seat is counterfeit1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT1
SEAT BELTS1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 7 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Sep 5, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

2,460 miles is the median among 17 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 1,050–27,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

1 recall campaign on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Nov 9, 2023 Safety recallPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCHCampaign 23V755000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: WRQ-23

Read campaign 23V755000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

326 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Aug 31, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions05-62-18RThis bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.NHTSA ID 11036822

This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

Components: STRUCTURE:BODY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036822 at NHTSA
Aug 21, 2026 OtherSubaruNet Announcement (CThis Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.NHTSA ID 11036804

This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036804 at NHTSA
Aug 20, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions16-158-26This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.NHTSA ID 11036814

This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036814 at NHTSA
Aug 20, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions16-154-25RThis Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT-equipped vehicles. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.NHTSA ID 11036809

This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT-equipped vehicles. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036809 at NHTSA
Aug 20, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions15-308-23RThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent …NHTSA ID 11036807

This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036807 at NHTSA
Aug 20, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions16-132-20RThis Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed. This…NHTSA ID 11036806

This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036806 at NHTSA
Aug 13, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions15-304-22RThis Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)NHTSA ID 11036796

This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036796 at NHTSA
Aug 5, 2026 OtherArticle LocatorTechtips newsletter locator index.NHTSA ID 11036794

Techtips newsletter locator index.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036794 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions15-333-25RThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletinNHTSA ID 11036789

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036789 at NHTSA
Jul 28, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions09-123-24RThis bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)NHTSA ID 11035660

This bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035660 at NHTSA
Jul 27, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions09-81-21RThis bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector in response to the DTCs listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)NHTSA ID 11035654

This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector in response to the DTCs listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035654 at NHTSA
Jul 23, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions16-159-26This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.NHTSA ID 11035653

This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035653 at NHTSA
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04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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