2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek, and owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek
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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Crash imminent braking (forward collision avoidance) and switch (exterior lighting)
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,…
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…
79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 40,515 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I started the car up in a parking spot located in [XXX]. When I shifted it into drive, it immediately took off, and when I repeatedly hit the brake, it wouldn't stop. It hit a parked car about a car a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle stalled and bucked, with a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light ill”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 2026 · Power train
Compare Subaru Xv Crosstrek model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Xv Crosstrek model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 2 | 98 |
| 2014 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 0 | 81 |
| 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 1 | 79 |
| 2016 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek
How do I know if my 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek 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 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek; 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 15V366000).
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.