The 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 71,710 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16,…
Consequence
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.
Complaints by component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
20
1crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN
17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
ENGINE
13
SERVICE BRAKES
6
2crashes1fires
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
AIR BAGS
4
2crashes1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
1crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
Total complaints102
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I am filing a complaint regarding a major cvt transmission failure in my 2015 subaru crosstrek at approximately 117,318 miles. Prior to failure, there were no warning lights, dashboard messages, or significant indications of impending transmission failure. The only noticeable symptom was a slight…”
“While driving at normal operating speed, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of engine power with no prior warning. There were no dashboard alerts, warning lights, or check engine indicators before the failure occurred. The vehicle became immediately unsafe to operate and had to be…”
“Unknown exact cause. Rear end of vehicle suddenly appears lower than normal. Suspension seems to be issue. Feels as though vehicle lost suspension in rear with no obvious outward cause. Awaiting inspection at dealership. Does not seem safe to drive in current condition with unknown cause of issue…”
“Sunroof exploded for no reason comments: my son was driving on freeway in durham north carolina last night, our 2015 subaru crosstrek xv touring’s sunroof just exploded for no reason at [xxx] in [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”
“Sunroof exploded for no reason comments: my son was driving on freeway in durham north carolina last night, our 2015 subaru crosstrek xv touring’s sunroof just exploded for no reason at [xxx] in [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”
“Pressing the horn button on the steering wheel does not sound the horn. However, pushing the “lockâ€� or “panicâ€� button on the key fob still makes the horn beep. So the horn itself works, but pressing on the steering wheel does absolutely nothing. Other buttons on the steering column still…”
“Pressing the horn button on the steering wheel does not sound the horn. However, pushing the “lockâ€� or “panicâ€� button on the key fob still makes the horn beep. So the horn itself works, but pressing on the steering wheel does absolutely nothing. Other buttons on the steering column still…”
“Oil leaking into coolant system. Car has been through several repairs but the problem continues even after multiple repairs of possible source of leakage. Potential hazard or car catching on fire with leaking oil fluid.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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