2024 Subaru Crosstrek problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (12) · Exterior Lighting (11) · Steering (8)
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Safety recalls (2)
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2023-11-09 · campaign 23V754000 · 4,701 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-08-04 · campaign 23V551000 · 35,357 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (222)
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.
Power Train 2026-09-28 · SubaruNet Announcement (T · Other
this announcement provides information on an enhancement of the techshare cvt diagnostic assitance application.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · 13-109-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
Electrical System 2026-09-18 · 18-244-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"this bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following dtcs: dtc c1956: rh actuator circuit dtc c1957: lh actuator circuit"
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.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-15 · 12-268-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin announces a repair procedure developed to address cases of the driver side mirror glass vibrating at highway speeds.this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 222 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-07 · 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. pulled over and put the car in park only then did the oil pressure light come on. metal shavings were found in the oil. the number 3 rod bearing broke cause catastrophic engine failure. mechanic inspected t…”
2026-10-01 · Service Brakes“my 2024 subaru crosstrek with 56k miles on it was driven the day before and operated completely normally with no apparent issues. when i started the car to pull out of a parallel parking spot on a downhill grade with 2 to 3 feet of clearance on either side, several warning lights immediately illuminated on the dashboard. with my foot on the brake p…”
2026-09-22 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 21,353 mi · 💥 crash“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. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the technicians were unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure.…”
2026-09-21 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“i was backing out of my driveway at 630 am this morning, september 21, 2026 when i heard what sounded like a loud crash. however, if anything had been in my car’s line of vision a beep would go off to alert me and that didn’t happen. i pulled back into my driveway to check if anything had somehow been behind me and then discovered i had no brakes…”
2026-09-20 · Unknown Or Other“driver side mirror vibrates/shakes (not the housing just the mirror) i am still under warranty and subaru service techs said they could see the issue but looked for a cause and said nothing was found and therefore couldn’t be a faulty part. there are plenty of like situation posts online. they really need to issue a recall to replace affected mirro…”
2026-09-03 · Electrical System“while driving on the [xxx] my car lost power while in drive. i coasted onto the should. i could not get the car out of gear or put the car in park. i chocked the rear tire. i opened the hood. the positive cable had popped off the battery post. i got a piece of paper and created a temporary shim. the car drove home to where i found out on lin…”
2026-09-03 · Tires“falken 225/55r18 tires had to be replaced for $243.80 per tire due to poor tread design that has caused hydroplaining. 09.03.2026…”
2026-09-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“at 45,261 miles, the check engine lights came on and the vehicle would barely start and run. it was towed to a dealer and was again diagnosed with carbon build-up on the intake valves. this is the second occurrence in just over a year. it was repaired, and again, other than the repair, nothing was done to prevent this from happening a third time!…”
2026-09-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“at 26,453 miles, the check engins lights all came on and the vehicle wouldn't run. it was determined that the intake valves had excessive carbon build-up on them. the issue was repaired by the dealer. i contacted subaru of america to advise them of this situation, stating that the issue will happen again because nothing was done to prevent this fro…”
2026-08-18 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior“drivers side mirror shakes when in motion mainly on uneven roads, slurry sealed roads and freeway. 4 service visits with parts replaced at each visit - vibration still an issue. 5th appointment with engineer more parts exchanged with a claim of working as designed. extreme distraction while driving and a safety concern when you can not see clearly …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.