Known Recalls

Model year record

2017 Subaru Crosstrek

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 132 owner complaints on file.

Subaru Crosstrek, 2013–2017 generation
Pictured: the 2013–2017 generation. Bull-Doser, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other3320,000 mi
Visibility/wiper2224,685 mi
Electrical system1736,300 mi
Power train1236,300 mi
Engine1012,000 mi
Service brakes515,000 mi
Steering530,758 mi
Wheels448,000 mi
Air bags352,000 mi
Exterior lighting3—
Fuel/propulsion system315,000 mi
Vehicle speed control312,000 mi
Visibility: windshield226,000 mi
Chest clip, buckle, harness1—
Equipment140,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection126,322 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1—
Seats1396 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Structure1396 mi
Suspension113,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing113,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—

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.

Other Subaru Crosstrek model years

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All Subaru Crosstrek recalls by year

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.