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2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

2 current

Combined

7.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,449

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023607 · manufacturer campaign WRQ-23

9 November 2023

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2021 · Legacy 2022 · Outback 2021–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, water could enter the inhibitor switch and cause it to fail. If this happens, the backup lamps may not turn on and the rearview camera image may not display when backing up. This could also cause the gear selection indicator in the instrument panel not to be displayed.

Why it matters

Backup lamps that don't work could cause others not to recognize when a vehicle is backing up. A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. These issues could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the inhibitor switch.

12,839 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023062 · manufacturer campaign WRD-23

14 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2019–2022

What is wrong

On certain Crosstrek Hybrid models, the harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12 V battery could corrode. Over time, the terminal could break and cause the 12 V battery not to charge. If this happens, the vehicle could suddenly lose drive power.

Why it matters

A loss of power may increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. The dealer will also inspect the 12 V output terminals. If there is no corrosion, the dealer will install a protective cap on the terminals. If corrosion is found, the dealer will replace the 12 V output harness and terminals.

719 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 88% of 220 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
185 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek at 7.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 185 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,449 in fuel, producing roughly 3,650 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.