2022 Subaru Crosstrek — Known Issues & Recalls

Your moonroof suddenly shattered and flew outward while you were driving on a highway, even though there was no impact or collision. This appears to be a spontaneous failure of the glass panel. The repair will likely require complete replacement of the moonroof assembly.

Your windshield has developed two cracks on its own without any impact or accident. The cracks appeared after normal use over time and are causing safety concerns. Replacing the windshield may also require recalibration of camera-based systems that rely on the glass for proper alignment.

Your windshield cracked from a small piece of gravel while driving at less than 40 mph. You've experienced multiple windshield cracks on two different Subaru Crosstreks, and you're concerned that the windshield is too fragile and compromises visibility and safety. Addressing this issue may require Subaru to evaluate windshield glass quality or manufacturing specifications.

Your backup camera displays a blurry or foggy image, making it difficult to see clearly when reversing. This could be caused by a dirty lens, condensation inside the camera, or an internal malfunction. The camera may need cleaning, defogging, or replacement depending on the root cause.

Your tires are wearing out prematurely at just 25,000 miles, and the dealership has not investigated why this is happening. The excessive wear could be due to a wheel alignment issue or a manufacturing defect, but the dealership hasn't checked for either problem. A wheel alignment inspection should be performed to identify the root cause, and if alignment isn't the issue, the vehicle may have a defect that needs manufacturer review.

Your windshield cracked completely across the bottom while your car was parked, with no visible damage or outside impact to cause it. The owner reports this appears to be a spontaneous failure unrelated to any chips, dings, or environmental factors. A glass repair shop indicated this is a known issue affecting multiple 2022 Crosstrek owners. The fix will likely require windshield replacement.

Your windshield seems unusually fragile and cracks easily from minor impacts like spitting. You've replaced it three times (original, Safelite, and Bright Glass), and it cracks again each time. When it cracks, the damage quickly spreads across the entire window unless you immediately seal it with clear nail polish. This is notably worse than your 2005 Honda CR-V, which has had a small crack for years without spreading. The windshield may need to be replaced with a different quality glass or the vehicle may have a structural issue affecting glass integrity.

Your windshield has been damaged by road debris multiple times in a short period. A pebble hit your windshield with less than 1,800 miles on the car, creating a chip that spread into a crack across the entire windshield overnight. This happened again several months later, and you're now on your third windshield replacement in under 36,000 miles. A full windshield replacement will be needed to restore visibility and structural integrity.

Your Crosstrek suddenly accelerated on its own while you were parking in a parking lot, with no warning lights appearing. The dealer was unable to diagnose or repair the issue. The manufacturer indicated they have electronic data recorder (EDR) information about the incident, which occurred at around 34,000 miles.

Your vehicle's speed control system is not functioning as expected. The specific details of the issue are documented in an attached report. This may affect your ability to maintain consistent speeds or use cruise control features.

Your 2022 Subaru Crosstrek suddenly lost all power and stopped while driving at 70 mph on the highway with no warning, which created a serious safety risk. The service department suggested a possible battery issue, but you're concerned this doesn't fully explain why a vehicle with only 41,000 miles would experience such a sudden complete shutdown. The underlying electrical, engine, or brake system failure that caused this power loss should be thoroughly investigated and repaired to prevent it from happening again.

While driving in highway stop-and-go traffic, your brake pedal went to the floor without stopping the vehicle, and the collision avoidance system (EyeSight) failed to alert or brake for the obstruction ahead. After putting the car in park and restarting it, the brakes still wouldn't respond. The dealer has been unable to reproduce the problem or identify the cause, and you experienced a similar acceleration and braking issue the week before that temporarily resolved after restarting. Diagnosing this issue will likely require extensive testing of the brake system and EyeSight collision avoidance components to identify electrical or mechanical faults.

Your 2022 Crosstrek suddenly accelerated on its own while you had your foot on the brake and were trying to shift to Park, causing it to crash into a parked car and garage. Subaru's inspection found no abnormalities with the brakes, accelerator, or throttle, but the vehicle's event data recorder did not save any data from the accident. Your car has also experienced a completely dead battery, and you're concerned about whether the vehicle is safe to drive. The repair will likely involve a thorough diagnostic inspection of the engine control system, throttle response system, and brake components to rule out electrical or mechanical faults.

Your car accelerated violently on its own while idling in bad weather with your foot on the brake, causing it to crash into a building. The airbags didn't deploy during the crash. The dealer couldn't reproduce the problem after two months of inspection and couldn't identify or fix the cause.

Your car suddenly moved forward on its own while parked in a parking spot, rolling over the curb onto the sidewalk and crashing into a building's doors. This resulted in a crash. The issue may involve the parking brake, transmission, or electronic parking systems not properly holding the vehicle in place.

Your forward collision avoidance system is activating and applying the brakes randomly while you're driving, even when there's nothing in front of you. This is happening more frequently and concerns you it could occur at highway speeds. The system may need to be recalibrated or the sensors may need to be cleaned or replaced.

Your 2022 Subaru Crosstrek is difficult to start and has required multiple jump-starts from technicians. A dealer confirmed your battery and alternator are in good condition, but a AAA technician identified a parasitic battery drain—meaning something in your electrical system is drawing power even when the car is off. The exact cause hasn't been found yet, and the issue may be related to your manual transmission. Diagnosing and fixing a parasitic drain typically involves testing electrical circuits and components to find what's consuming power.

Your instrument cluster's speedometer and RPM gauge are very dim at night and difficult to read in the rain, forcing you to look away from the road for 10-15 seconds to check your speed. The brightness control doesn't work on these two gauges, and you've already experienced a near-miss where this issue caused you to drift off the road. The fix would likely involve replacing the instrument cluster or repairing the backlight and dimmer circuit that controls these gauges.

Your windshield cracked and Subaru quoted $1,300 to replace it, which includes recalibrating the EyeSight safety camera system. The owner reports this is part of a widespread issue with Subaru windshields cracking easily, and that filing a comprehensive insurance claim would increase their insurance rates. Windshield replacement typically involves removing the old glass, installing new glass, and recalibrating any camera or sensor systems attached to it.

Your car was subject to a recall for corrosion on the low-voltage (LV) battery terminal. When you scheduled the recall repair at a dealership, the dealer didn't have the necessary parts or tools in stock, causing a significant delay in getting the work completed. The repair took longer than expected because the dealer had to wait for parts to arrive.