2015 Subaru Crosstrek Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Crosstrek years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek. That ranks 12th out of 15 Crosstrek model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 52,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Subaru Crosstrek problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 35% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 29% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 24% | 52,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 18% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 12% | 22,503 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Subaru Crosstrek recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU CROSSTREK. WHILE DRIVING 80-85 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE TACHOMETER INCREASED TO HIGH AND THE SPEEDOMETER DECREASED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT PERFORMED AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUBARU OF…
I was driving on the interstate going 75 mph, passing another vehicle, when the car rapidly lost speed and revved to 5500 rpm. The vehicle continued to lose speed and would not respond when i pressed down on the accelerator. I had to quickly pull to the left shoulder. Luckily, the car behind me was…
After putting my car in park, my key will not come out of the ignition. I have to reverse and drive up again and then park again, in order for my key to then finally come out. I'm nervous that won't work for long. I've seen many complaints about this exact same issue and yet subaru hasn't issued a…
My car has been leaking for a long while now. I didn't expect it to happen but when recently i saw small drops of oil, i took it to my local dealership. They said my cam box seal was leaking and then i went into more research. I found out that this is actually a common issue from my fellow…
I spilled 3-4 ounces of coffee on my front passenger seat. A short time later, the srs airbag warning light appeared on the dash and my passenger seat would no longer recognize that a passenger was seated in the passenger seat (passenger airbag off light would not switch to on when a passenger was…
Other Subaru Crosstrek years
← 2014 Crosstrek · 2016 Crosstrek →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Crosstrek | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 Crosstrek | 44 | 0 |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 120 | 2 |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 115 | 1 |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 69 | 0 |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 285 | 7 |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 195 | 5 |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 94 | 1 |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 132 | 1 |
| 2015 | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 Crosstrek | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 26 | 1 |
| 2012 Crosstrek | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek?
Owners most often report power train, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Crosstrek model years, the 2015 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.