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2021 Subaru Crosstrek recall campaigns

1 model-year recall campaign was returned for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek.

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Data sources: NHTSA recalls retrieved: 2026-09-09 (cache). Complaints retrieved: 2026-09-09 (cache). These are automated source snapshots; confirm current VIN applicability with NHTSA and the manufacturer.

1 Recall campaigns
114 Complaints
2 Fire reports
8 Crash reports

Recall campaign details

Recall POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH #23V755000 Reported 09/11/2023

Defect

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.

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.

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Other Subaru Crosstrek model years

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What owners complain about

Top components in 114 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. Owner reports are not confirmed defect findings.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 27
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20
POWER TRAIN 14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12
ENGINE 12
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 6
SERVICE BRAKES 4
SUSPENSION 3

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek have?

1 model-year recall campaign was returned for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek.

Do I have to pay to fix a Subaru recall?

Safety recall remedies are generally provided without charge for eligible affected vehicles. Eligibility and remedy availability depend on the campaign, including vehicle-age rules. Contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer with your VIN to confirm coverage and next steps.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek model year. It does not confirm whether your VIN is affected or whether a repair is still needed. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact Subaru. Recent and some older recalls may not appear in the VIN tool.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek crash ratings All recalls

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