2021 Subaru Crosstrek · recalls
2021 Subaru Crosstrek recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall that include the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. It is 23V-755, filed Nov 9, 2023 for the transmission and drivetrain.
- 1recalls
- 1systems
- 115owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Nov 9, 2023 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Risk: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
14 of the 115 owner complaints on this car cite the transmission and drivetrain.
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Windshield and wipers: 29 complaints, no recallwindshield
- Engine: 16 complaints, no recall
- Electrical: 16 complaints, no recall
- Collision avoidance: 14 complaints, no recall
- Lane keeping: 5 complaints, no recall
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