2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (3) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (131)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · SubaruNet Announcement (M · Other
this announcement provides information on a new software update for the midtronics dss and dca machines.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · 13-109-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other
this announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-14 · 15-333-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Electrical System 2026-09-14 · 15-304-22R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of infotainment concerns. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Electrical System 2026-08-20 · 15-308-23R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service information bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 131 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-21 · Electrical System · 30,000 mi“on two different occasions, the engine shut off unexpectedly and i had to turn off the engine and restart the car (per instructions on the navigation screen). the first time i was able to creep to the side of the road & restart the car. the second time, i was at a stop light and was able to restart it at that time. i was told that the "restart b…”
2018-08-13 · Power Train · 20,000 mi“when the car is stopped and beginning to proceed again, it will buck, stagger sometimes slam into gear, sometimes the gear doesnt engage, when i am applying brakes it will also happen just about stalling or it will jump forward- this happens on all roads and my driveway. no airbag failure, was replaced in 2018.…”
2018-07-25 · Electrical System · 39,000 mi“driver and passenger windows not functioning normally after 38,000 miles. driver side will auto down, but will only roll up a few inches at a time. passenger side window controls fail on driver side but down functionality work on passenger side however up function fails and window stays stuck open.…”
2018-05-18 · Electrical System · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru xv crosstrek hybrid. while driving at unknown speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal rotten egg odor emerging from the vents. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the battery was leaking. the vehicle was taken to subaru of glendal…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.