2021 Subaru Crosstrek vs 2022 Subaru Crosstrek
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | 2022 Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 112 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 317 | 239 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–35 | 25–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Subaru Crosstrek | Subaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 6 |
| Engine | 16 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 4 |
| Power Train | 14 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2021 Subaru Crosstrek
2022 Subaru Crosstrek
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.