2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 125,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. The contact stated that after moving the vehicle 10 feet from a pile of snow in cold weather, the vehicle restarted but failed to run and then shut off”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 11, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek (Crosstrek AWD, Crosstrek Hybrid AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–35 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–36 / 29–35 |
| Fuel | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S8); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
How do I know if my 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V080000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Subaru models
- Outback9,756 complaints
- Forester6,498 complaints
- Legacy3,185 complaints
- Impreza2,651 complaints
- Crosstrek1,186 complaints
- Ascent1,033 complaints
- WRX975 complaints
- Svx291 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.