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2020 Subaru Crosstrek Problems & Recalls

Comprehensive defect analysis based on official US Federal safety databases.

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Defect Risk Score
20 / 100
Safe to Buy
Owner Complaints
71
Filed with NHTSA
Safety Recalls
0
Free Dealer Fixes
Incidents Reported
6
6 Crashes • 0 Fires
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2020 Subaru Crosstrek Top Failure Categories

Distribution of driver complaints across vehicle components according to federal taxonomy.

Visibility & Wipers 40.8%
29 reported failures
Powertrain & Transmission 15.5%
11 reported failures
Electrical System 12.7%
9 reported failures
Unknown Or Other 9.9%
7 reported failures
Visibility 5.6%
4 reported failures
Seat Belts 2.8%
2 reported failures
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Official Safety Recalls for 2020 Subaru Crosstrek (0)

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Verified NHTSA Owner Complaints

Excerpts of actual incident reports submitted to the federal Office of Defects Investigation (ODI).

ODI #11774051 • Powertrain & Transmission 10/27/2026

"Transmission failed at 62,000 miles out of gear on freeway. No power to get into shoulder. . I took it to dealer, they said it needed new transmission. I then took it to a specialist which ran diagnostic and said valve body/solenoid need replacement so I had the work done. Now at 63,000 2 months later same issue happened on the freeway. Specialist ..."

ODI #11773783 • Powertrain & Transmission 10/26/2026

"Failing camshaft carrier seals causing oil leaks. This issue as a known issue to subaru engines in many models and no recalls have been made. This issue can cause a fire in the engine if not render over time. This vehicle has less than 60k miles with barely 5 years. Other models are failing with the same issue, if not with lower milage."

ODI #11763854 • Electrical System 09/12/2026

"I own a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. While driving on the freeway in heavy traffic, I had to make a hard stop due to traffic ahead. When the vehicle came to a complete stop, the engine automatically shut off as part of the vehicle’s auto start-stop system. When I released the brake to proceed with traffic, the vehicle attempted to restart, but displayed ..."

ODI #11737783 • Powertrain & Transmission 05/14/2026

"DEFECT DESCRIPTION My 2020 Subaru Crosstrek has been diagnosed with diagnostic trouble code P2757 (Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Performance), which my authorized Subaru 802 Subaru retailer in Vermont has confirmed is caused by a defective CVT Control Valve Body. Subaru of America has acknowledged this exact def..."

ODI #11737051 • Powertrain & Transmission 05/11/2026

"My 2020 Subaru Crosstrek CVT Valve Body equipment failure and CVT Torque Converter failure. This appears to be a common failure for prior Subaru Crosstrek model - however was not extended for coverage to 2020 and beyond models - appears the issue still persists and additional year models should be covered. My vehicle experience the same failure for..."