2017 Subaru Xv Crosstrek problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Engine (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 (121)
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 121 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-15 · Engine · 29,000 mi“i was driving down a road at 45 mph when my car turned off suddenly. all the lights on the dashboard lit on. i was able to coast to the side of the road, slowly. i turned off the car and it turned back on with no problems. i drove home, and drove it to matt slap subaru in newark, delaware the next morning (today). i spoke to the product specialis…”
2018-04-06 · Vehicle Speed Control · 19,520 mi · 💥 crash“i was slowly pulling into the garage and when i went to apply the brakes, the car uncontrollably lunged forward and hit the car in front of me. the floor mat was not an issue and was secure. although the brakes were being applied, the car suddenly lunged forward.…”
2017-03-11 · Visibility/Wiper“side view mirrors, both left and right are mounted 8'" behind front of door creating very large blind spots for driver. for short drivers who drive with the seat in a forward position the view that the mirror provides is very limited.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.