repaired · 2020 Q1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2013 Subaru XV CrosstrekProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 98 owner complaints about the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-772 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek has problems
98 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
35Engine4 crash/fire/injury
22Power train
14Electrical system
9Steering2 crash/fire/injury
6Wheels
5Vehicle speed control
5Service brakes
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Air bags
1810 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 4 |
| Power train | 22 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 2 |
| Wheels | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 3 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| 10 other systems | 18 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 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.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes.
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
2013 vs. every other XV 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 XV Crosstrek median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek safety ratings
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek SW AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What XV Crosstrek owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have been working with Subaru of America and Capital Subaru service in San Jose, CA for a 2013 Subaru Crosstrek XV 2.0 CVT automatic engine shortly after we bought it used for multiple faulty known engine problems with this specific make and model. Since we have owned the vehicle, we have not…
The engine stalled unexpectedly during operation. I noticed a sudden loss of power, and the vehicle shut off without warning. This has happened more than once, posing a safety concern.
THE ENGIN MALFUNCTIONED. MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS WAS AT RISK BECAUSE WHEN AN ENGIN FAILS WHILE DRIVING IT CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS CRASH. THE VALVE SPRING WHICH IS LOCATED INSIDE THE ENGIN OF THE VEHICLE DID FRACTURE WHICH RESULTED IN THE ENGIN STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND WAS NOT ABLE TO BE…
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