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2021 Subaru Crosstrek Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Visibility
30
Other
25
Powertrain
11
Engine
10
Electrical
9
Steering
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 13, 2024ENGINEWhile driving down the freeway, all the warning lights came on and the engine sputtered and cut out....
Sep 13, 2023ENGINEThe contact owned a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while parking and the brake pedal...
Aug 12, 2023ENGINEThe issue is the Engine Coolant Bypass Valve. This causes the Engine to not take in as much coolant ...
May 18, 2023ENGINEWas driving on highway at approximately 65 mph. Check engine light came on. Engine started to sto...
Mar 2, 2023ENGINEThe engine part that seems to be the issue is the starter. The car has an auto cut off when stopped ...
Feb 6, 2023ENGINEEngine shut off at a stop sign and the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree with alarms sounding. ...
Nov 6, 2022ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEMy brand new Subaru ignited in the engine compartment, burst into flames and exploded while I was dr...
Sep 11, 2022ENGINEHad intermittent total loss of power for about 1/2 of a mile.
Aug 29, 2021ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI was crossing two lanes of a very busy ocean front street when the engine “bogged down” . I let of...
Nov 25, 2020ENGINETHE ENGINE STOP START FUNCTION CAUSES THE ENTIRE CAR TO SHAKE WHEN GOING FROM ENGINE OFF TO ENGINE O...

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