2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 23, 2025
“Oil leaking into coolant system. Car has been through several repairs but the problem continues even after multiple repairs of possible source of leakage. Potential hazard or car catching on fire with leaking oil fluid.”
filed May 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other XV Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 XV Crosstrek | 11 | 14% |
| 2013 XV Crosstrek | 35 | 36% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.