Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek has 2 recalls, 94 complaints.
2
Recalls
94
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V772000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyo...
13V061000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote eng...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek SW AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Within 10 days of purchasing this vehicle a certified Subaru dealership documented the following saf... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I was t-boned on 11/7 on the driver side door of the car. My car is totaled and the airbags, knee an... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine stalled unexpectedly during operation. I noticed a sudden loss of power, and the vehicle ... |
| May 12, 2025 | ENGINE | THE ENGIN MALFUNCTIONED. MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS WAS AT RISK BECAUSE WHEN AN ENGIN FAILS ... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | The fan in my car, that controls the heat/air-conditioning, went out causing my windows to fog up si... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | At various times of day or night, the brake lights turn on, while there is no one in the vehicle. Th... |
| Oct 25, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A piece of the sunroof assembly punctured through the headliner into the passenger seat area of the ... |
| Sep 29, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The key will not come out of the ignition when turned off and in park. The battery runs with no way ... |
| Sep 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The recall Type: Safety Service Campaign:WTY84 NHTSA Campaign: 18V772000 FB20 Valve Spring Replaceme... |
| Aug 18, 2024 | ENGINE | 2.0L Engine Valve Spring Fracture may Cause Engine stall and excessive oil leaks that migrates in th... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The dashboard light says that the airbag is OFF, while it is occupied by a large teenager (over 100... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The electrical harness to the variable fan speed switch overheated melting the harness and switch. |
| Aug 17, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | While slowing to turn into a turn lane, my care unexpectedly accelerated to a very high speed, causi... |
| May 15, 2023 | EQUIPMENT | For the record I'm going to list the items here I'd rather them go down in writing then for my words... |
| Mar 29, 2023 | ENGINE | MY 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK stalled on the highway in March 2023 while I was driving home from work. I ... |
| Aug 12, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unable to turn off vehicle and remove key from ignition when vehicle is in park. |
| Aug 10, 2022 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine burst into flames during normal highway driving. Vehicle was well-maintained with all schedul... |
| Jun 10, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Whilst driving down Highway 101 near Sequim WA, I was on cruise control doing 55 MPH going up a stee... |
| Jun 4, 2022 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield is cracked it is on the driver's side it is spidering down the windshield. I wad won... |
| May 15, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failure while driving on highway caused it to suddenly stalled. On restarting engine, c... |