Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Subaru crosstrek has 0 recalls, 64 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
64
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The rear differential on my PHEV Crosstrek failed around 31,500 miles. My spouse was driving under 3... |
| May 26, 2025 | SEATS | The bolt attaching the front left corner of the seat to the rails came loose and allows the seat to ... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | At Miami Airport, with ample space behind the vehicle in front, a pickup truck with a very long slop... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The 2019-2021 Crosstrek Hybrid has an issue with the fuel tank design. Subaru has finally released a... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while pulling into a parking spot and d... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | What component of system failed: transmission At low speeds, my car makes a low moaning sound. I too... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6-8in windshield crack on passenger side, near the bottom just above defrost vents. No apparent trau... |
| Mar 5, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This vehicle is a plug-in-hybrid. It should not be able to move while plugged in. Problem is attemp... |
| Dec 20, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact's significant other owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while his significa... |
| Dec 9, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Car was thought to be placed in park, key was easily removed, and then the car became mobile and rol... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Beginning one year after buying this used 2020 Subaru Crosstrek base trim the starter failed and bat... |
| May 22, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving the vehicle on the I-5 freeway, approximately 65mph, the sunroof glass suddenly shattered. I... |
| May 13, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission began making a whining noise at low speeds accelerating/ and backing up. Slight hesitat... |
| Apr 25, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while shifting the vehicle into reverse... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | I noticed my windshield spontaneously cracked, without any trauma. This was noticed in the morning ... |
| Mar 30, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield has formed a crack in the top middle around the area of the rear view mirror with no ... |
| Nov 20, 2022 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The auto engine shut off was disengaged by the dealer while doing some repair. When we picked up th... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield has cracked twice and had to be replaced. The first time was December 2021 and the s... |
| Oct 15, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Repeatedly battery drains after a few days of not driving. Won’t start. Requires a jumpstart. |
| Aug 26, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on the I-5 north. The car had already been in operation for over 2 hours by this point... |