Model year record

2017 Subaru Crosstrek

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 135 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V149000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 1,303,530
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-02-28
Owners notified: 2019-04-15

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Unknown or other	33	20,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	22	24,685 mi
Electrical system	17	36,300 mi
Power train	13	36,300 mi
Engine	10	12,000 mi
Service brakes	5	15,000 mi
Steering	5	30,758 mi
Vehicle speed control	4	12,000 mi
Wheels	4	48,000 mi
Air bags	3	52,000 mi
Exterior lighting	3	—
Fuel/propulsion system	3	15,000 mi
Chest clip, buckle, harness	2	—
Visibility: windshield	2	26,000 mi
Equipment	1	40,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection	1	26,322 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly	1	—
Seats	1	396 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	—
Structure	1	396 mi
Suspension	1	13,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	13,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	—

The 2016 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2018 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.