2021 Subaru Crosstrek Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 3% of the 115 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We were rear ended on the interstate. Cars in front of us stopped and we also came to a complete stop and a few moments later we were hit. During the collision, none of the airbags were deployed. Both our front seats fully reclined backwards. None of our seatbelts locked. Only the two seats that no one was in locked. Also, my headrest completely broke off. Our car was later determined by the insurance to be totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #11673646, filed 2025-07“Driver seat began rocking. The dealer indicated it’s a problem they saw with other cars as well. The attachment to the rail you move your seat forward and backwards with, brakes. The dealer wants to sell you new brackets to make your car safe again.”
NHTSA complaint #11643875, filed 2025-02Related service bulletins
- 10243401Sep 28, 2023This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the driverâs 10-way adjustable power seats.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
33 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsForward collision avoidance
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
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.
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