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2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Brakes Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
9%of 79 total for the year
Median mileage
23,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 9% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,400 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“At 37,801 miles, the brake switch component failed on my 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek. The hill assist, ABS, and traction control lights all came on. When I parked the vehicle and shut it off, it refused to come out of park, leaving the vehicle stranded. This appears to be a known issue with this part, however, there is no recall at this time.”

NHTSA complaint #11025480, filed 2017-09, 37,801 miles

“On monday 09/05/2016 in gettysburg, pa on a flat surface the ABS warning light, hill assistance warning light, and vehicle dynamics control indicator light flashed on my screen. I pulled over and turned off the vehicle to read the manual regarding the warnings as indicated on the message I received. When I restarted the vehicle all the warning indicator lights disappeared. On 09/07/2016 the same warning lights and messages appeared. I took the vehicle to where we purchased it used and they advised they will contact me. I also stopped at the local Subaru dealer and informed them of my concerns. …”

NHTSA complaint #10905827, filed 2016-09, 61,790 miles

“As driver was parking in front of her home, vehicle accelerated in response to braking and rammed into front porch, about 60 feet away. Despite force of collision, no airbags deployed.”

NHTSA complaint #10934063, filed 2016-12, 9,000 miles

Related recalls

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201579%
20141114%
201366%

Other parts of the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek

Other or unknown
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology