2022 Subaru Crosstrek Problems and Recalls (30 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is Glass / wipers / cameras (17% of 30 owner reports). There are 1 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Glass / wipers / cameras — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek?
5 of 30 filings named Glass / wipers / cameras (17% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Electrical (3 reports).
There are 1 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Electrical. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2021 has 114 reports on file; this year has 30. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
- Crashes 3
- Fires 0
- Injuries 2
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) | 5 | 16.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 3 | 10.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) | 3 | 10.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 2 | 6.7% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) | 2 | 6.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 1 | 3.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) | 1 | 3.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 1 | 3.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 1 | 3.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 14 | 46.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V080000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | DP22005 |
Safety Recalls (1)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Electrical.
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Recall campaign 23V080000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- A 12-Volt battery that is unable to recharge can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-23.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek?
Owners named Glass / wipers / cameras most often — 5 of 30 reports (17%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Electrical. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2022 Subaru Crosstrek?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check windshield, wipers and any camera or sensor the listing claims is there. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.