2016 Subaru Xv Crosstrek problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Steering (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Subaru Xv Crosstrek model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (129)
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 129 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-12-04 · Suspension · 121,706 mi“since i got this car , the engine over heated frequently. engine oil mixed in the coolant. at 20 mph the engine started make the vibrant noise. the power train is not good for this vehicule. i went to subaru ,3340 oakton st skokie,il for inspection, it is like others peoples had the same problems like me. also nothing is guaranteed if you w…”
2017-11-08 · Steering · 7,220 mi“while driving approximately 20-30mph foot on the break i was making a right turn into a parking lot and the steering stopped working. car was still running but steering was dead no warning lights were lit on the dash after about 4 seconds the steering came back to normal. this is the second time this happened to me. i purchased the subaru new it ha…”
2017-08-11 · Unknown Or Other · 7,500 mi“rear view camera is malfunctioning. randomly will come on while driving and will not go off. this prevents you from being able to use the hands free phone system. unable to make it duplicate it when take it to dealer. however, i did get it on video. took it to dealer and they said there was an update and that they loaded the update to the compu…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.