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2015 Subaru XV CrosstrekProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 79 owner complaints about the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-366 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kk027, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek has problems
79 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Power train
15Electrical system
13Engine
7Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
6Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
5Structure
4Air bags
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Exterior lighting
118 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 18 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2015 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.
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
2015 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
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek safety ratings
2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What XV Crosstrek owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle stalled and bucked, with a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. Additionally, there was a burning…
I am filing a complaint regarding a major CVT transmission failure in my 2015 Subaru Crosstrek at approximately 117,318 miles. Prior to failure, there were no warning lights, dashboard messages, or significant indications of impending transmission failure. The only noticeable symptom was a slight…
Several components' issues and scheduled to take back to Subaru dealer on 12/16/2022. Several times after parking car and getting back in, when shifting to 1st gear to take off, the car goes in reverse instead of forward. Rear backup camera sporadically works. Tire pressure light came on and won't…
Own a 2015 XV Crosstrek?
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