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2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek has 10 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek

Engine
19
Powertrain
19
Other
15
Electrical
10
Steering
9
Wheels
5
Airbags
4
Speed Control
4
Visibility
3

10

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Electrical Recalls

13V061000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 9, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWithin 10 days of purchasing this vehicle a certified Subaru dealership documented the following saf...
Dec 16, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYThe fan in my car, that controls the heat/air-conditioning, went out causing my windows to fog up si...
Nov 15, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESAt various times of day or night, the brake lights turn on, while there is no one in the vehicle. Th...
Jun 3, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe electrical harness to the variable fan speed switch overheated melting the harness and switch.
Mar 30, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEDriving on the freeway my car lost power i pulled off to the side and tried to restart it. As I have...
Feb 28, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERUnable to remove key from Ignition when placed in Park
Oct 31, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON TWO OCCASIONS WHILE TRAVELING OVER 70 MPH ON I-26 OUTSIDE OF COLUMBIA, SC THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRIC ...
Apr 24, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOUR SUBARU CROSSTREK RECENTLY HAD A SENSOR ISSUE CAUSING THE CAR TO THINK IT WASN'T IN PARK WHEN IT ...
Aug 27, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEMY CAR IS CURRENTLY USING A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL. I'VE HAD TO PUT IN ABOUT 1.5 QUARTS OF OIL ABOUT 2 ...
Jul 22, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO...

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