VehicleVerdict

Subaru XV CrossTrek years to avoid

Across 2013–2017, no single XV CrossTrek year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2013 drew the most complaints; 2017 the fewest.

367

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

2013–2017

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Subaru XV CrossTrek NHTSA complaints by model year140 complaints2013: 140 complaints2014: 113 complaints2015: 102 complaints2016: 6 complaints2017: 6 complaints
Subaru XV CrossTrek NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every XV CrossTrek year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201760
201660
20151021
20141130
20131402

Common questions

What is the best year for the Subaru XV CrossTrek?

By complaint volume, 2017 has the cleanest NHTSA record among XV CrossTrek years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Subaru XV CrossTrek have?

Across all model years, the XV CrossTrek has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 367 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.