The vehicle dossier US · 2015
2015 Subaru
XV CROSSTREKProblems & recalls
78 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 34 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 78 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
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 12 years with reports.
37,801 miles is the median among 45 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 16,000–61,790 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.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKINGCampaign 15V366000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: WQS-54
Read campaign 15V366000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
233 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.
15-308-23RThis 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 NHTSA15-304-22RThis 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 NHTSAArticle 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 NHTSA15-333-25RThis 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 NHTSASubaruNet Annoucement (EThis announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.NHTSA ID 11034249
This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11034249 at NHTSA01-167-08RThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.NHTSA ID 11033069
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11033069 at NHTSASubaruNet Announcement (RThis announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.NHTSA ID 11033056
This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11033056 at NHTSA07-240-26RThis Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.NHTSA ID 11032034
This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032034 at NHTSA03-97-26This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.NHTSA ID 11032040
This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032040 at NHTSA01-167-08RThis bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.NHTSA ID 11032039
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032039 at NHTSA05-97-26This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.NHTSA ID 11032035
This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.
Components: STEERING · WHEELS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032035 at NHTSA10-105-25RThis bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.NHTSA ID 11030560
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11030560 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
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.
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