Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (27.5% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.5× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 36 · 27.5% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 18 · 13.7% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 13 · 9.9% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 13 · 9.9% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 · 6.1% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 · 4.6% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 131 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 19V149000 · 2019 · reported 02/28/2019
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I have a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. Unfortunately I have had a couple of issues. The main thing being the horn. The location of the problem…”NHTSA complaint 11601238 — filed 07/11/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Battery drain Bought new battery Got dcm update Pulled dcm fuse Still battery goes dead Thousands of vehicles involved Suburu knows the cause To expensive…”NHTSA complaint 11600905 — filed 07/10/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Horn failed to sound. It sounds when hitting the lock button three times, but doesnât when the steering wheel is pressed. This was identified during…”NHTSA complaint 11594555 — filed 06/15/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 36 of 131 NHTSA complaints (27.5%), followed by unspecified/other issues (34), power train (18), steering (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
131 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 19V149000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
