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2013 Subaru Crosstrek

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine is the leading concern among 26 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 11th highest complaint count among 14 Crosstrek model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  2. 26

Of the 2013 reports, 1 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire.

Primary concernEngine11 reports · 42% of complaints
Owner complaints26Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship1 safety recallNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Engine11
  2. Electrical system5
  3. Power train4
  4. Exterior lighting3
  5. Service brakes2
  6. Other or unspecified2
  7. Air bags1
  8. Fuel/propulsion system1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchFeb 28, 2019

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

    Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

    Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.

    Campaign 19V149000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: air bags

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 14, 2018

    THE SENSOR ON THE PASSENGER SEAT TURNS IN THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT SENSOR FOR WELL UNDER THE DESIGNED THRESHOLD. AS AN EXAMPLE IT TRIGGERED FOR TWO 20 OUNCE BOTTLES OF SODA. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET.