How common are electrical system complaints on the 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek?

NHTSA lists 17 electrical system complaints for the 2013 model year, making up 18% of the 97 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2013 XV CrossTrek.

At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints is 113,727 miles.

What electrical problems do owners report most often?

Owners report a horn that stops working in the straight-ahead steering position, ignition keys sticking in the ignition, sudden loss of electrical power while driving, and a melted wiring harness at the fan speed switch.

Did any electrical failures cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 XV CrossTrek lists 0 crashes and 0 fires.

2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek, 18% of all 97 complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure is 113,727 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 17; 18% of 97
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 113,727 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the horn stops working when the steering wheel is turned straight, but functions when the wheel is turned to the side.
Some describe the ignition key getting stuck and unable to be removed even after the car is placed in park.
Others report the electrical system suddenly cutting out at highway speed, with the clock, radio, and fuel economy display shutting off and the vehicle stalling.
A wiring harness to the variable fan speed switch reportedly overheated and melted the harness and switch.
Some owners describe the heater blower motor seizing after the power plug connector shorted and melted.

When 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 1, 2016, latest Apr 9, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Apr 2026; peak Nov 2020 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by XV CrossTrek model year

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

201317 (18%)
201420 (25%)
201517 (22%)
20161 (33%)
20171 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical system complaints on the 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek?: NHTSA lists 17 electrical system complaints for the 2013 model year, making up 18% of the 97 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2013 XV CrossTrek.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints is 113,727 miles.
What electrical problems do owners report most often?: Owners report a horn that stops working in the straight-ahead steering position, ignition keys sticking in the ignition, sudden loss of electrical power while driving, and a melted wiring harness at the fan speed switch.
Did any electrical failures cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2013 XV CrossTrek lists 0 crashes and 0 fires.