How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek have?

NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this category for the 2021 Crosstrek, which is 15% of all 115 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek's Eyesight or collision system?

No. The data shows no related recalls for this component on the 2021 Crosstrek.

Have any crashes or injuries been linked to this problem area?

Yes. NHTSA data tied to this component area for the 2021 Crosstrek includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component area is 5,129 miles.

How does 2021 compare to other Crosstrek years for this issue?

The 2021 model year's 15% share is higher than every other year listed, including 2018 (2%), 2019 (1%), 2020 (3%), and 2024 (11%).

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 15% of that year's 115 total complaints. That share is the highest of any Crosstrek model year listed, and there are no related recalls tied to this component.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 17; 15% of 115
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 5,129 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Eyesight automatic emergency braking activates at highway speed with no vehicle or obstacle ahead, sometimes causing a skid.
Eyesight has failed to detect a slowing or stopped vehicle ahead, resulting in a rear-end crash despite the system being active.
The system reportedly mistakes exhaust or steam from another vehicle as an obstacle and triggers a full stop.
A P26A3 Thermo Control Valve code disables the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, which owners say Subaru redesigned in 2021 without a recall.
Owners report the lane-keeping feature randomly veers the vehicle toward the center line, requiring driver correction.
A check engine light paired with an Eyesight malfunction warning has turned off automatic emergency braking and other safety features.

When 2021 Subaru Crosstrek collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint May 1, 2021, latest Jul 31, 2026.

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

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Crosstrek model year

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

20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20140 (0%)
20151 (6%)
20160 (0%)
20170 (0%)
20184 (2%)
20193 (1%)
20202 (3%)
202117 (15%)
20224 (13%)
20235 (15%)
202413 (11%)
20255 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek have?: NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this category for the 2021 Crosstrek, which is 15% of all 115 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek's Eyesight or collision system?: No. The data shows no related recalls for this component on the 2021 Crosstrek.
Have any crashes or injuries been linked to this problem area?: Yes. NHTSA data tied to this component area for the 2021 Crosstrek includes 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component area is 5,129 miles.
How does 2021 compare to other Crosstrek years for this issue?: The 2021 model year's 15% share is higher than every other year listed, including 2018 (2%), 2019 (1%), 2020 (3%), and 2024 (11%).