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2021 Subaru Crosstrek HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-080 the manufacturer reports only 93% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 93%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage125kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 11, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

93%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 23V-080 · Feb 14, 2023 · 8,413 vehicles · 7,802 repaired

Risk. A 12-Volt battery that is unable to recharge can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other Crosstrek Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Crosstrek Hybrid median. How we score

'19'20'21'22'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid safety ratings

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
In owners' words

What Crosstrek Hybrid owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. The contact stated that after moving the vehicle 10 feet from a pile of snow in cold weather, the vehicle restarted but failed to run and then shut off after 2 minutes. The contact changed the 12-Volt battery. Several unknown warning lights were…
Complaint 11717316 · Feb 11, 2026 · 125,000 miles

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