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2023 Subaru Crosstrek recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component34
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 11 | 32 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 18 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 18 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 15 |
| Engine | 5 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 12 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 9 |
| Air bags | 2 | 6 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
| Structure | 1 | 3 |
1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Service brakes
“Often the brakes are squishy. They require me to push almost all the way down on the brake pedal to engage. This has happened several times of the last year.”
- Electrical system
“The battery and electrical system died while I was at a red light in traffic on my way to work. I was stuck on a major road with trucks and traffic behind me while I was stuck in the middle lane.”
- Electrical system
“Purchased vehicle 8/27/2025 within 1 day and 1 month of 2 separate class action lawsuits. Purchased from CarMax Wilmington. Car produced electrical shock to my hand first time I attempted to pair the vehicle.”
Other Subaru Crosstrek model years
- 20262 recalls9 complaints
- 20250 recalls44 complaints
- 20242 recalls120 complaints
- 20230 recalls34 complaints
- 20221 recall31 complaints
- 20212 recalls116 complaints
- 20201 recall69 complaints
- 20198 recalls285 complaints
All years: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013
Other Subaru models
- 2023 Outback2 recalls89 complaints
- 2023 Forester1 recall74 complaints
- 2023 Legacy2 recalls10 complaints
- 2023 Impreza2 recalls4 complaints
- 2023 WRX1 recall8 complaints
- 2023 Ascent4 recalls45 complaints
- 2023 Solterra4 recalls42 complaints
- 2014 Tribeca4 recalls0 complaints
- 2006 Baja9 recalls24 complaints
- 2022 BRZ1 recall10 complaints
- 2008 WRX STI2 recalls3 complaints
- 2026 Uncharted0 recalls40 complaints
2023 Subaru Crosstrek recall questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 34 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.
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