2015 Subaru Crosstrek Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 100 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

62/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2015 Subaru Crosstrek

The 2015 Subaru Crosstrek shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

2 recalls on record

100

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Subaru Crosstrek (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Subaru dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's…

NHTSA #19V149000

🔧 Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking

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.

Remedy: 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….

NHTSA #15V366000

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Most Common Problems — 2015 Subaru Crosstrek

Based on 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Engine

Structure

Air Bags

Service Brakes

Steering

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Subaru Crosstrek — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Subaru Crosstrek

Is the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek has 2 recall campaigns and 100 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek have?

The 2015 Subaru Crosstrek has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek safe to buy?

The 2015 Subaru Crosstrek has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Subaru Crosstrek should I buy?

Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Subaru Crosstrek.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.