How many electrical complaints does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek have?

NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Crosstrek, which is 15% of the 115 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System complaints on this model year.

What is the most common electrical problem reported on the 2021 Crosstrek?

The most frequently described issue is the 12-volt battery draining quickly or completely while the vehicle is parked, sometimes requiring jump-starts or battery replacement.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2021 Crosstrek?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 27,000 miles at the time of failure for these electrical complaints.

Were there any crashes linked to electrical complaints on the 2021 Crosstrek?

Yes, NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to Electrical System complaints for this model year.

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 15% of its 115 total complaints for the year. No related recall is listed for this component. Median mileage at failure was 27,000.

Electrical System complaints: 17; 15% of 115
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 27,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the 12-volt battery draining completely within days or even hours of parking, sometimes on a car only weeks old.
Some drivers say the vehicle lost motive power or shut off unexpectedly while underway, with multiple warning lights illuminating before it stalled or failed to restart.
One owner reported the dashboard dimmer switch and instrument panel lighting stopped working entirely right after taking delivery of the car.
A driver described the vehicle rolling forward as if in neutral and bucking after the check engine light came on and the Eyesight system shut off.
One complaint described unintended acceleration in a parking lot that the driver could not stop with the brake or by turning off the engine, resulting in a crash.

When 2021 Subaru Crosstrek electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2021, latest Aug 24, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Nov 2024 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Crosstrek model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20121 (50%)
20137 (27%)
20144 (25%)
20151 (6%)
201638 (29%)
201720 (21%)
201836 (19%)
201954 (19%)
202011 (16%)
202117 (15%)
20225 (16%)
20236 (18%)
202421 (18%)
20257 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek have?: NHTSA lists 17 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Crosstrek, which is 15% of the 115 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System complaints on this model year.
What is the most common electrical problem reported on the 2021 Crosstrek?: The most frequently described issue is the 12-volt battery draining quickly or completely while the vehicle is parked, sometimes requiring jump-starts or battery replacement.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2021 Crosstrek?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 27,000 miles at the time of failure for these electrical complaints.
Were there any crashes linked to electrical complaints on the 2021 Crosstrek?: Yes, NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to Electrical System complaints for this model year.