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2024 Subaru Crosstrek
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 108 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, most frequently naming the visibility, driver assistance and exterior lighting categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 202 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 2023 | 1 | 3 |
| Nov 2023 | 4 | 7 |
| Dec 2023 | 2 | 9 |
| Jan 2024 | 5 | 14 |
| Feb 2024 | 5 | 19 |
| Mar 2024 | 2 | 21 |
| Apr 2024 | 2 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 2 | 25 |
| Jun 2024 | 2 | 27 |
| Jul 2024 | 2 | 29 |
| Aug 2024 | 3 | 32 |
| Sep 2024 | 4 | 36 |
| Oct 2024 | 3 | 39 |
| Nov 2024 | 5 | 44 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 | 45 |
| Jan 2025 | 5 | 50 |
| Feb 2025 | 2 | 52 |
| Mar 2025 | 1 | 53 |
| Apr 2025 | 4 | 57 |
| May 2025 | 3 | 60 |
| Jun 2025 | 2 | 62 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 | 64 |
| Aug 2025 | 4 | 68 |
| Sep 2025 | 3 | 71 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 72 |
| Nov 2025 | 13 | 85 |
| Dec 2025 | 8 | 93 |
| Jan 2026 | 2 | 95 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 | 97 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | 100 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | 101 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 | 104 |
| Jul 2026 | 4 | 108 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Visibility2020.4%
- Driver assistance1616.3%
- Exterior lighting1313.3%
- Steering99.2%
- Brakes88.2%
- Electrical77.1%
- Tires & wheels66.1%
- Engine44.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
2 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Adaptive cruise control did not disengage when brake pedal was pressed. The cars ahead of me on the highway were coming to a stop, so I tried to veer to the right since the brakes didn't work. The lane assist kept fighting me and wouldn't let me veer off to the right. Almost hit the car in front of me. Now the car is undrivable and needs to be towed
- NHTSA ID
- 11753400
- Incident
- Jul 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek equipped with Yokohama Tires, Tire Line: Geolandar Go, Tire Size: 225/60/R17, DOT Number: [XXX]. The contact stated that while adding fluid to a reservoir under the hood, the contact discovered that the four tires were dry-rotted on the inside of the tread. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the tires were purchased, and it was diagnosed that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Shults Subaru (311 Fluvanna Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701); and the dealer informed the contact that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were not replaced. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 10,100, and the tire failure mileage was approximately 9,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- NHTSA ID
- 11750332
- Incident
- Jul 14, 2026
- Mileage
- 10,100 mi
The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek equipped with Yokohama Tires, Tire Line: Geolandar G91, Tire Size: 225/60/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for maintenance, the contact was informed that all four tires were cracked and were dry-rotted. The contact stated that the vehicle had been serviced by the same dealer six months prior to the failure, and that the tires had light to moderate wear. However, after driving for 5,000 miles, the contact was informed that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires had not yet been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,243.
- NHTSA ID
- 11750003
- Incident
- Jul 2, 2026
- Mileage
- 22,243 mi
While driving at highway speeds in the passing lane, the vehicle’s adaptive cruise control with EyeSight malfunctioned. The system suddenly emitted a forward‑collision warning beep even though the lane ahead was completely clear. Immediately after the warning, the brakes engaged forcefully on their own, causing abrupt and unexpected deceleration while overtaking another vehicle. This created a significant safety risk to us and surrounding drivers, as the vehicle slowed rapidly in active traffic without any legitimate hazard. In addition to the sudden braking events, there have been multiple instances where, while adaptive cruise control was active, attempts to decelerate using the steering‑wheel control button either did not respond or behaved unpredictably. On one occasion, pressing the deceleration button caused the vehicle to accelerate instead. These inconsistent control responses further increased the risk of losing safe control of the vehicle. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The problem has not yet been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center, and the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. The only symptom prior to each event was the forward‑collision warning beep immediately before the brakes activated.The underlying cause remains UNKNOWN.
- NHTSA ID
- 11749797
- Incident
- Jun 18, 2026
THE DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR VIBRATES AT HIGH SPEEDS & ON UNEVEN ROADS. THE CARS & LP'S ARE VERY DISTORTED CAUSING A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE & A CLASS ACTION SUIT HAS BEEN FILED IN TEXAS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TWICE & THEY STILL CAN'T RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.
- NHTSA ID
- 11746546
- Incident
- Oct 1, 2025
Radio/Infotainment system popped up a over-the-air In-Vehicle Messaging (IVM) alert for SiriusXM advertisement. This in-motion ad force them to take their eyes off the road just to hit "Dismiss" resulting in missing a critical navigation turn in an unfamiliar location. This seems to happen every few months. The vendor does not offer a way to make these driver interruptions stop. I later called the number on the screen and they do not have a way to Opt Out of the IVM advertisements since I am not a California resident protected by CCPA.
- NHTSA ID
- 11742457
- Incident
- Jun 2, 2026
My issue is with Sirius XM advertisements popping up on the screen while I'm driving, it is very distracting and seems unsafe especially when I'm using navigation apps on my screen trying to navigate the city. The message on the screen does have a phone number that says "Limited-time SiriusXM offer available through 6/30. Call 866-635-2495 for info/vehicle msg opt-out" but when I called the number they said it was physically impossible for them to opt me out and recommended I purchase a new in car stereo to address the issue. Which is completely outrageous because the car is a 2024 and basically new still. I asked to speak to a manager and they were unable to do anything to address it despite the message sating call to opt-out.
- NHTSA ID
- 11742038
- Incident
- Jun 2, 2026
While driving home from the grocery store I heard a shattering sound. I was about 2 miles from home. When i got home I opened the rear hatch to see the rear quarter glass window shattered. I was driving 35 mph with no cars around me. I was shocked to see the window like that. I have read that subaru has had problems in past crosstreks with this same issue. Since it was yesterday and also Saturday I have not been able to talk to the subaru dealership about it.
- NHTSA ID
- 11729286
- Incident
- Apr 4, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector in response to the DTCs listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.
ENGINE; STEERING
This bulletin outlines a repair procedure to be performed if DTC B2781 is set in the steering lock control module.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.