2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 1% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles.
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.
“After taking my vehicle into dealership for valve spring recall, service rep also suggested oil change at same time. I agreed. As soon as I drove it off the dealership lot, check oil light came on. I immediately returned car to have it checked but dealership said oil was full, probably faulty sensor and sent me away without fully checking the car. Check oil light would intermittently light up when driving locally. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287482, filed 2019-12, 82,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10140486Feb 6, 2018This bulletin announces a design change to the front seat back upholstery retaining hooks (HOOK FLAT MAT). The change is in response to customer concerns of discomfort coming…
- 10140471Feb 6, 2018This bulletin announces a design change to the front seat back upholstery retaining hooks (HOOK FLAT MAT). The change is in response to customer concerns of discomfort coming…
- 10131698Feb 16, 2017This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat outer hinge cover trim panels. In some cases, when exiting the vehicle, the trim panel may inadvertently get kicked…
- 10111101Jul 28, 2016All Models Listed with Seat Lifter Feature. This bulletin provides a procedure to address a customer reported cosmetic condition of surface rust appearing on the inner seat…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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