Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has 12 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated August 29, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | ENGINE | - Rod #4 failure of unknown cause, although there is speculation that current failure may be related... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle shuddered violently when turning the ignition, and then failed to start entirely. The me... |
| May 13, 2024 | ENGINE | While driving down the freeway, all the warning lights came on and the engine sputtered and cut out.... |
| Sep 13, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while parking and the brake pedal... |
| Aug 12, 2023 | ENGINE | The issue is the Engine Coolant Bypass Valve. This causes the Engine to not take in as much coolant ... |
| May 18, 2023 | ENGINE | Was driving on highway at approximately 65 mph. Check engine light came on. Engine started to sto... |
| Mar 2, 2023 | ENGINE | The engine part that seems to be the issue is the starter. The car has an auto cut off when stopped ... |
| Feb 6, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine shut off at a stop sign and the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree with alarms sounding. ... |
| Nov 6, 2022 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My brand new Subaru ignited in the engine compartment, burst into flames and exploded while I was dr... |
| Sep 11, 2022 | ENGINE | Had intermittent total loss of power for about 1/2 of a mile. |
| Aug 29, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was crossing two lanes of a very busy ocean front street when the engine “bogged down” . I let of... |
| Nov 25, 2020 | ENGINE | THE ENGINE STOP START FUNCTION CAUSES THE ENTIRE CAR TO SHAKE WHEN GOING FROM ENGINE OFF TO ENGINE O... |