Model year 2021 · Subaru

2021 Subaru Crosstrek recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The most recent was reported on November 9, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CROSSTREK, CROSSTREK HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V755000	November 9, 2023	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
23V080000	February 14, 2023	Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V755000Manufacturer no. WRQ-23

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch

Report received by NHTSA: November 9, 2023
Owner notification: January 8, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 95,830 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek: February 8, 2021 – July 30, 2021
Model names in the NHTSA record: CROSSTREK

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

Safety risk

An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V755000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V080000Manufacturer no. WRD-23

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Report received by NHTSA: February 14, 2023
Owner notification: May 12, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 8,413 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CROSSTREK HYBRID

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.

Safety risk

A 12-Volt battery that is unable to recharge can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-23.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V080000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 13, 2023.