2020 Model Year

Subaru Crosstrek

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
63
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Severe
9

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Feb 2026

The rear differential on my PHEV Crosstrek failed around 31,500 miles. My spouse was driving under 30mph and turning, and heard a clunking/popping/met...

Seat Belts Crash
Oct 2025

At Miami Airport, with ample space behind the vehicle in front, a pickup truck with a very long sloping ramp trailer to carry several cars pulled into...

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 2025

6-8in windshield crack on passenger side, near the bottom just above defrost vents. No apparent trauma to the windshield in that area. No indication...

Power Train
May 2025

The rear differential on my Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid has failed twice. The first failure occurred around 12,000 miles and the second around 50,000 mile...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Mar 2025

The 2019-2021 Crosstrek Hybrid has an issue with the fuel tank design. Subaru has finally released a TSB (Reference: 09-82-23R) that explains the issu...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Crash
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while pulling into a parking spot and depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete st...

Seats
Feb 2025

The bolt attaching the front left corner of the seat to the rails came loose and allows the seat to wobble and bounce.

Power Train
Jan 2025

What component of system failed: transmission At low speeds, my car makes a low moaning sound. I took it to the subaru dealership and after 2.5 hours,...

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jun 2024

The contact's significant other owns a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while his significant other was driving from a complete stop, several...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Crash
May 2024

This vehicle is a plug-in-hybrid. It should not be able to move while plugged in. Problem is attempting to move the vehicle when the charge cable is...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek has 63 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is VISIBILITY/WIPER. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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