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2015 Subaru Crosstrek: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 98 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 56% of 2015 SUVs. Power Train leads the reports (23%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2015 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
98
Reports to NHTSA, 2015
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
No data
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 56% of 2015 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2015 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (23% of 98 reports), followed by electrical system (16%).
+ 9 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 98 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11737827, ODI 11497332, ODI 11444668, ODI 11441045, ODI 11415374.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
No EPA fuel-economy record is available for this model year. Some trims and older vehicles were not tested or are not in the current EPA feed.
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2015 Subaru Crosstrek: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek?
Owners filed 98 NHTSA complaints about the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek — fewer complaints than 56% of comparable 2015 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (23% of complaints) and electrical system (16%).
How many recalls does the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek, covering components such as exterior lighting. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek get?
EPA fuel-economy figures for the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek aren't available yet.