Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek has 28 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
28
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V264000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may ...
19V743000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continu...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3/3!2026 while driving heat stop working. Called Milea Saburu spoke to Christian made an appointmen... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | All four tire pressure monitoring sensors failed on my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek at approximately 69,000... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | factory alarm is triggered late in the evening while in my garage regardless if vehicle is locked or... |
| Mar 21, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Hello, My subaru crosstrek 2018 has been brought to Subaru service departments in both CA and MA fo... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Was told I needed a new ecm due to corrupt learning. My vehicles check engine light, traction contro... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I noticed that my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek battery keeps draining when the car sits for several days (s... |
| Aug 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Premature starter failure as noted in TSB 07-198-21 due to failed clutch in starter motor. Only had ... |
| Apr 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | the horn quit working, everything else on my steering wheel and steering column work just not the ho... |
| Nov 24, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery drain when car isn’t in use for 2 days went through 3 high CCA AGM batteries since I purchas... |
| Aug 12, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | BATTERY ISSUES |
| Jan 21, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Purchased NEW car 2018 and ALWAYS serviced at dealership. No problems until January 2022, radio issu... |
| Dec 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, ... |
| Oct 25, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that after a heavy rain and starting th... |
| Apr 25, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | EYESIGHT SWITCHES ON AND OFF TOO OFTEN FOR NO OBVIOUS REASON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION REGARDLES... |
| Oct 10, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WE CAN DRIVE HUNDREDS OF MILES, MAKE A FEW STOPS AND DURING ONE OF THOSE STOPS, THE BATTERY IS DEAD.... |
| Jul 20, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The battery in my Crosstrek inexplicably drains and sometimes won't hold a charge. I've had to buy a... |
| May 21, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | IN NOV 2017, AT 700 MILES, I HAD A REMOTE START INSTALLED AT THE DEALERSHIP. IN MAY 2018, MY REMOTE ... |
| Nov 11, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTS... |
| Jul 25, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1) VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED NEW WITH REAR POWER WINDOWS NOT WORKING. 2) LED BRAKE LIGHT STOPPED WORKIN... |
| Jul 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTIFICATIONS IN THE M... |