Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek has 19 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
19
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ... |
| Aug 18, 2024 | ENGINE | 2.0L Engine Valve Spring Fracture may Cause Engine stall and excessive oil leaks that migrates in th... |
| Mar 29, 2023 | ENGINE | MY 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK stalled on the highway in March 2023 while I was driving home from work. I ... |
| Aug 10, 2022 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine burst into flames during normal highway driving. Vehicle was well-maintained with all schedul... |
| Oct 31, 2020 | ENGINE | On October 31 2020, The AC compressor on my vehicle caught fire while I was driving. This caused a f... |
| Jun 20, 2020 | ENGINE | I HAD A RECALL DONE ON AN ENGINE SPRING IN AUGUST. AT THE END OF JUNE I EXPERIENCE POWER LOSS AND BL... |
| Sep 12, 2019 | ENGINE | FOLLOWING THE VALVE SPRING RECALL REPAIR, ENGINE SPUTTERS AND HESITATES AT STOP LIGHTS AND IN SLOW M... |
| Feb 14, 2019 | ENGINE | SUBARU SENT OUT A RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE RECALL # WTY-84 IN THE LETTER THEY STATE THAT THE ENGINE MAY... |
| Feb 1, 2019 | ENGINE | I HAVE CONTACTED ALL OF THE LOCAL DEALERS TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR ON MY ENGINE VALVE SPRINGS. TH... |
| Jan 14, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN... |
| Jan 9, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN... |
| Dec 12, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN... |
| Dec 1, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA... |
| Nov 20, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN... |
| Oct 4, 2018 | ENGINE | THE OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILUMINATED. I STOPPED AND ADDED OIL. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WHI... |
| Jan 18, 2016 | ENGINE | ENGINE OIL LEAK CAUSING EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND LOW OIL LEVELS BETWEEN REASONABLE RECOMMENDED ... |
| May 10, 2015 | ENGINE | MY 2013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK IS BURNING OIL. AT THE TIME THAT THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, THE CAR HAD 43,6... |
| Jul 5, 2013 | ENGINE | MY 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK XV HAS BEEN BURNING OIL SINCE NEW. THE DEALER, AND SUBARU, HAVE DONE NOTHIN... |