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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2024 Subaru Crosstrek recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
120
Latest campaign
Nov 9, 2023

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Power train1Nov 9, 2023
Electrical system1Aug 4, 2023

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 9, 2023Latest campaign
Nov 9, 202323V754000

Power train: driveline driveshaft

A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V754000
What's wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Risk
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V754000 · Nov 9, 2023
Aug 4, 202323V551000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V551000
What's wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V551000 · Aug 4, 2023
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component120

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
120Complaints filed
10Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other3328200
Exterior lighting1311000
Forward collision avoidance1210402
Visibility/wiper1210000
Service brakes119501
Visibility108000
Steering108000
Electrical system87000
Engine76010
Tires76000
Vehicle speed control54100
Air bags43101
Fuel/propulsion system33100
Power train33000
Lane departure22000

9 more components 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, merged from NHTSA model names Crosstrek, Crosstrek Wilderness.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “Car was driving at highway speed when I noticed that the car was shifting. Started driving up the hill and then a loud clanking noise started.”

    Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769760
  • Service brakes

    “My 2024 Subaru Crosstrek with 56k miles on it was driven the day before and operated completely normally with no apparent issues.”

    Filed 10/01/2026 · ODI 11768351
  • Service brakes

    “The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow down during a turn, the brakes failed to function properly and caused a delay while braking.”

    Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766168

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2024 Subaru Crosstrek recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. The most recent, 23V754000 (reported November 9, 2023), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 33 complaints out of 120 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 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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