2020 Subaru CrosstrekProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 71 owner complaints about the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek, most often about the visibility/wiper. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Gold Pony, CC BY 3.0.
Where the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek has problems
71 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 30 | 0 |
| Power train | 11 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 7 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2020 Subaru Crosstrek recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2020 vs. every other Crosstrek 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 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2020 Subaru Crosstrek safety ratings
2020 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What Crosstrek owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
6-8in windshield crack on passenger side, near the bottom just above defrost vents. No apparent trauma to the windshield in that area. No indication that there was a crack forming otherwise; appeared seemingly overnight. Have not yet reported to insurance, dealer, or mfg. I have seen that there was…
The windshield has formed a crack in the top middle around the area of the rear view mirror with no incident to cause it. The problem is easily identifiable and may cause safety issues if the crack spreads. At this time insurance representatives and the manufacturer have not inspected the…
I noticed my windshield spontaneously cracked, without any trauma. This was noticed in the morning after my car had been sitting in the garage overnight. There were no rocks or other debris that hit the car, and there does not appear to be a point of impact. The crack seems to have occurred…
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