How many engine complaints does NHTSA show for the 2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek?

NHTSA lists 19 engine-related complaints for the 2015 model year, which is 24% of the 78 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek engine?

No related recalls are listed for the engine problem area in the data reviewed.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 14,000 miles.

What kind of engine problems do owners report on the 2015 XV CrossTrek?

Owners describe stalling without warning, brief loss of power during acceleration, a head gasket failure with fluid contamination, and oil leaking from under the engine.

Were any crashes linked to engine complaints?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 XV CrossTrek lists 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 19 engine complaints.

2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 19 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek, 24% of all complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 14,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Engine complaints: 19; 24% of 78
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 14,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners describe the engine stalling or shutting off without warning while driving, sometimes at low speeds in traffic.
Several report a momentary loss of power or hesitation after pressing the accelerator, lasting a second or more before power returns.
One owner described the engine revving down rapidly and shutting off entirely while driving at highway speed.
A head gasket failure was reported that led to water and oil contamination and was not resolved after being taken in for service.
One owner noted persistent oil leaking from underneath the engine, discovered during routine checks.
A separate complaint describes the vehicle losing power when accelerating from a stop, requiring the driver to release and reapply the gas pedal.

When 2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 25, 2016, latest Dec 23, 2025.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2016 to Dec 2025; peak Apr 2021 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by XV CrossTrek model year

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

201338 (39%)
201416 (20%)
201519 (24%)
20161 (33%)
20172 (67%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA show for the 2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek?: NHTSA lists 19 engine-related complaints for the 2015 model year, which is 24% of the 78 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek engine?: No related recalls are listed for the engine problem area in the data reviewed.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 14,000 miles.
What kind of engine problems do owners report on the 2015 XV CrossTrek?: Owners describe stalling without warning, brief loss of power during acceleration, a head gasket failure with fluid contamination, and oil leaking from under the engine.
Were any crashes linked to engine complaints?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 XV CrossTrek lists 2 crashes and 1 injury among the 19 engine complaints.