Battery dies or the car will not start

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (41 reports), the starter (3 reports) and the module (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the electrical system covers the 2021 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 1,200 and 24,000 miles, from the 21 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“My car battery dies prematurely. I am about to have my third battery since buying the car.”

Filed Oct 17, 2022

“Battery repeatedly drains with short drives or if car is parked for 72 hours such that the vehicle will not start.”

Filed Sep 16, 2022

“Wind shield very very weak cracks very easy I have had for 1.5 years, I am on my 6th windshield, if any thing hits the edge of the windshield it totally cracks. Also having battery issues. on my third battery care has 47 k miles.”

Filed Sep 6, 2022

“vehicle about 14 months old, I purchased new Tried to start vehicle battery dead, no lights or other acc. had been left on. two weeks later battery would not start car, I jump started car according to directions in owners manual. After jump start several check engine lights came on, cruise control did not work. lane control and "EYESIGHT" failure warning light was on. Subaru dealer replaced battery under warranty”

Filed May 16, 2022

Other problems on this car

• Windshield cracks or distorts 105 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 27 reports