Subaru CrosstrekModel year report

2015 Subaru Crosstrek Problems

Complaints: 17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 50,000miles, 16 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 1campaigns on record
Trend: StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by engine (5) and other or unknown (4). 16 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 296 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 36 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 23 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seats (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I have random but consistent problems with my 2015 Subaru Crosstrek in regards to the CVT, stalling and acceleration issues. I have complained to the dealership on many occasions. When coming to a stop and then accelerating again it feels as if the car is about to stall and in some situations I felt it did for a second. Its a very frightening situation when merging into traffic or driving defensively and the car just doesn't respond. I have come very close to being hit because the car did not respond. …”

NHTSA complaint #11031731, filed 2017-10, 38,000 miles

Engine: “I was driving on the interstate going 75 MPH, passing another vehicle, when the car rapidly lost speed and revved to 5500 RPM. The vehicle continued to lose speed and would not respond when I pressed down on the accelerator. I had to quickly pull to the left shoulder. Luckily, the car behind me was paying attention and was able to slow down and not hit us. I turned the car off and luckily the vehicle did restart. My fuel light had just turned on minutes before this but I still had 60 miles to go before empty. I was planning on exiting to refuel before this happened. …”

NHTSA complaint #11235318, filed 2019-07, 52,000 miles

Other or unknown: “After putting my car in park, my key will not come out of the ignition. I have to reverse and drive up again and then park again, in order for my key to then finally come out. I'm nervous that won't work for long. I've seen many complaints about this exact same issue and yet Subaru hasn't issued a recall. Hoping we won't be responsible for the cost to repair what is obviously a manufacturer issue! Subaru please investigate!!”

NHTSA complaint #11235335, filed 2019-07, 55,000 miles

Brakes: “I was driving on a 2 lane highway going 55mph. My knee bumped the steering column and at that moment the dash went blank, I lost power steering and brakes. I was able to pull over onto the shoulder before the steering locked up. I had no idea what had just happened. After awhile I discovered the car would restart and drove the remaining 20 miles home with no problem. It wasn't until I called the dealer the next day and looked online that I realized what had happened. I'm short , 5'1' and had the steering column at the lowest position and the seat forward. …”

NHTSA complaint #11161464, filed 2018-12, 45,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

44% of the 16 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,000 and 55,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (16 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

19V149000Feb 28, 2019
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Covers: Subaru Crosstrek 2013–2017, Impreza 2008–2016, WRX 2008–2014 +1 more
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…

Recall details for the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 296 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

11037943Oct 5, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
11037940Sep 18, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
11037930Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
11037929Sep 14, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
11037927Sep 14, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
11036810Aug 20, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body. The updated valve body incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability. This is an revised version of the…
11036807Aug 20, 2026Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to…
11036796Aug 13, 2026Electrical system. This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
11036794Aug 5, 2026Electrical system. Techtips newsletter locator index.
11036789Aug 1, 2026Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin

See all 296 bulletins →

Other model years of the Subaru Crosstrek

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2026	11	—	1	—	29	—	Too new
2025	46	8,000	0	5	29	Too new to compare	Too new
2024	120	10,100	2	5	29	Too new to compare	Too new
2023	35	16,500	0	5	29	34 · Fewer	Too new
2022	31	34,000	0	5	29	15 · Fewer	Rising
2021	115	2,460	1	5	29	93 · More	Stable
2020	71	5,200	0	5	30	64 · Typical	Falling
2019	285	10,542	7	5	29	100 · More	Falling
2018	195	18,000	5	5	29	100 · More	Falling
2017	94	27,800	1	5	29	50 · Typical	Falling
2016	132	37,620	1	5	—	49 · Typical	Falling
2015	17	50,000	1	—	—	—	Stable
2014	16	60,000	1	—	—	—	Stable
2013	26	68,050	1	—	—	0 · Fewer	Falling

All Subaru Crosstrek model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by engine with 5.

Has the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek reported?

Among the 16 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 32,000 and 55,000 miles; 44% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.