2023 Subaru Crosstrek

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Electrical system is the leading concern among 34 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 14 Crosstrek model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 34

Of the 2023 reports, 4 involved a crash. 4 people were injured.

Primary concernElectrical system6 reports · 18% of complaints
Owner complaints34Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Other or unspecified11
  2. Electrical system6
  3. Visibility/wiper6
  4. Engine5
  5. Forward collision avoidance5
  6. Service brakes4
  7. Lane departure3
  8. Air bags2

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints: lane departure

3 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Service brakes, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance, Aug 18, 2025

    THE BRAKE PEDAL SOME TIME GOES DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I BROUGHT VEHICLE IN SUBARU DEALER FOR CHECK UP. THEY STATED THAT THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER IS DEFECTIVE, NEED TO BE REPLACE. THIS IS 2023 VEHICLE AND THE MILEAGE IS ONLY 46,000 MILES. For safety to me and other drivers please investigate this safety concern.

  2. Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance, Aug 15, 2024

    A/C drain clogged and let water into car drenching all carpets below all seats- (2) electronic devices below driver and passenger seats malfunctioned and caused all Eyesight and safety systems to fail along with check engine light turning ON, all safety systems failed, all wheel drive offline and power steering went manual.

  3. Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure, Jul 17, 2024

    All the advanced driver assistance system items listed on the website list all Shutdown. The emergency brake lamp also was lighted. Subaru service has not found a solution as of yet. This issue clears then coms back within a single day. I find the system that I purchased not working is most alarming.