Recalls ·2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek AWD

2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek AWD; the most frequently affected component is forward collision avoidance — crash imminent braking. Owners filed 99 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints99
Crashes reported3in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Forward collision avoidance — Crash imminent brakingCampaign 15V366000 · 12 Jun 2015

Problem: 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, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 45 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train12 · 27%
Unknown or other11 · 24%
Electrical system9 · 20%
Engine8 · 18%
Structure5 · 11%
Air bags2 · 4%
Steering2 · 4%
Wheels2 · 4%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Air bag light stayed on after turning the car on and stayed lite while i continued to drive home. No collision or injury to vehicle occurred between the time the car was turned on and then turned off at home. Also no accident has happened in my time owning the vehicle.

Air bags · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

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 pulled over in a main…

Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Driving at night on interstate approximately 70 mph using adaptive cruise control. Suddenly engine revs higher and car slows down. Cruise control deactivates. Applying gas cause the engine to rev but car continues to slows down. Pulled to side of interstate. Infotainment system screen flashes to black then back on.…

Power train · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

Several components' issues and scheduled to take back to Subaru dealer on 12/16/2022. Several times after parking car and getting back in, when shifting to 1st gear to take off, the car goes in reverse instead of forward. Rear backup camera sporadically works. Tire pressure light came on and won't turn off. Front end…

Power train · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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