2023 Subaru CrosstrekProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 2 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2023 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
2023 Subaru Crosstrek safety ratings
2023 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 forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I filled up my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek with gasoline and a short time later the Check Engine light came on as did the warning lights that the safety features associated with the EyeSight system indicating it was no longer functioning. It encouraged me to get the car checked immediately. It turned out…
Purchased vehicle 8/27/2025 within 1 day and 1 month of 2 separate class action lawsuits. Purchased from CarMax Wilmington. Car produced electrical shock to my hand first time I attempted to pair the vehicle. Parkway stated at that time I was under an additional warranty but the vehicle would…
I was driving today January 30th 2026 on the road going 35 mph into the sunlight and all of the sudden my vehicle acted like I slammed on my brakes and I jerked forward almost hitting my chin in the steering wheel. Luckily no one was close behind me or I could have easily been hit. There was…
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