2020 Subaru Crosstrek Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility/wiper. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY/WIPER
30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
9
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
1crashes
ENGINE
5
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
SEAT BELTS
2
2crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1crashes
Total complaints82

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My 2020 subaru crosstrek cvt valve body equipment failure and cvt torque converter failure. This appears to be a common failure for prior subaru crosstrek model - however was not extended for coverage to 2020 and beyond models - appears the issue still persists and additional year models should be…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-05-02

“My 2020 subaru crosstrek cvt valve body equipment failure and cvt torque converter failure. This appears to be a common failure for prior subaru crosstrek model - however was not extended for coverage to 2020 and beyond models - appears the issue still persists and additional year models should be…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-05-02

“My 2020 subaru crosstrek experienced a sudden loss of motive power and stalled due to a blown ignition fuse. Diagnostic code p1604 (startability malfunction) was stored. Inspection by wayne subaru (invoice #25340) confirmed the cylinder 3 ignition coil had shorted and physically melted. This is…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-04-27

“My 2020 subaru crosstrek experienced a sudden loss of motive power and stalled due to a blown ignition fuse. Diagnostic code p1604 (startability malfunction) was stored. Inspection by wayne subaru (invoice #25340) confirmed the cylinder 3 ignition coil had shorted and physically melted. This is…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-04-27

“Defect description my 2020 subaru crosstrek has been diagnosed with diagnostic trouble code p2757 (torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid control circuit performance), which my authorized subaru 802 subaru retailer in vermont has confirmed is caused by a defective cvt control valve…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-04-24

“While driving 2020 crosstrek hybrid, the dashboard lights suddenly flashed and then engine stalled, leaving me with no brakes and no steering. I rolled through straight through an intersection with four stop signs and I could not stop. Luckily no one was driving or walking at the time. I couldn't…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-04-17

“The rear differential on my phev crosstrek failed around 31,500 miles. My spouse was driving under 30mph and turning, and heard a clunking/popping/metal-on-metal sound that persisted intermittently for the remainder of the drive home. Since then on 1/8/26, the sound has been aggravated and…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-01-08

“The bolt attaching the front left corner of the seat to the rails came loose and allows the seat to wobble and bounce.”

SEATS · reported 2025-05-26
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.