2024 Subaru Crosstrek Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, 18% of its 118 total complaints. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported, and there is one related recall (23V551000) for an instrument panel harness clearance issue.
- Electrical System complaints
- 21
- 18% of 118
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 60 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners describe headlights with a sharp low-beam cutoff that creates near-total darkness beyond a short distance, especially on hills.
- Several drivers report distracting dark or shadowed areas within the headlight beam pattern that look like moving objects or animals crossing the road.
- Some owners say headlights become dim or fail to properly illuminate the roadway at night.
- Owners report the instrument panel wire harness may rub against the steering beam bracket, prompting recall 23V551000, with some noting long delays getting replacement parts.
- One owner reported the infotainment system randomly cuts out audio during Apple CarPlay phone calls, requiring them to disconnect and reconnect while driving.
When 2024 Subaru Crosstrek electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 22, 2023, latest Sep 3, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
- NHTSA 23V551000Aug 4, 2023Electrical System35,357 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.
Electrical System complaints by Crosstrek model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek have?
- NHTSA lists 21 Electrical System complaints for the 2024 Crosstrek, making up 18% of the 118 total complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 23V551000, reported August 2023, covers a wire harness that may rub against the steering beam bracket and damage insulation; dealers install a clamp and repair damage if found.
- Did the 2024 Crosstrek electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to these 21 Electrical System complaints.
- What is the biggest electrical complaint on the 2024 Crosstrek?
- Most sample complaints describe headlight beam problems, including sharp low-beam cutoffs, dim illumination, and distracting shadow patterns in the light pattern.
- At what mileage do electrical problems appear on the 2024 Crosstrek?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 60 miles.