2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK has 5 complaints and 1 recall filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues involving the CVT valve body causing multiple warning lights to activate, and a dangerous failure of the hood latch that causes it to fly open and damage the windshield.
Common Issues
- CVT valve body defect. Diagnosed as faulty by Subaru dealerships after warning lights for A/T OIL EMP, HILL ASSIST, ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, and STABILITY CONTROL illuminate simultaneously.
- Multiple warning lights. The above CVT issues coincide with ABS, traction control, and stability control system warnings activating, impairing vehicle safety systems.
- Brake light switch symptoms. Vehicles taken to dealerships for Brake Light Switch recall display the same symptoms associated with the defective CVT valve body.
- Hood latch failure. The hood latch can fail causing the hood to unexpectedly open while driving, smashing and breaking the windshield.
There is one recall addressing brake light switch malfunctions affecting the braking and transmission systems. It covers multiple Subaru models including the 2016 Crosstrek and affects external lighting and shift interlock functionality.
Recalls
- Brake light switch. Recall 19V149000 covers 1,303,530 vehicles including the 2016 Crosstrek. Contaminants can cause the brake light switch to fail, preventing brake lights from illuminating and disabling keyless ignition start as well as shifting CVT transmissions out of Park. Failed brake lights increase crash risk by not alerting drivers behind. Subaru will replace the brake light switch free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to the CVT valve body or unresolved recall issues involving braking or transmission safety may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal counsel familiar with lemon law claims could provide guidance on next steps.
2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK Summary
2016
Model Year
5
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
1303530
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
1303530 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Complaints
2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
ID: 2088697LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Hood latch failed causing hood to fly open, smashing and breaking my windshield.
2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
ID: 2086715UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The CVT valve body was diagnosed as defective by the Subaru Dealership service department. The car was taken to the dcealership when the A/T OIL EMP, HILL ASSIST, ABS and TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITY CONTROL lights came up. The valve body is still available for inspection. The car was taken to the dealership for a Brake Light Switch recall that has the same simptoms.
2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
ID: 2086714STEERING
The CVT valve body was diagnosed as defective by the Subaru Dealership service department. The car was taken to the dcealership when the A/T OIL EMP, HILL ASSIST, ABS and TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITY CONTROL lights came up. The valve body is still available for inspection. The car was taken to the dealership for a Brake Light Switch recall that has the same simptoms.
2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
ID: 2086713POWER TRAIN
The CVT valve body was diagnosed as defective by the Subaru Dealership service department. The car was taken to the dcealership when the A/T OIL EMP, HILL ASSIST, ABS and TRACTION CONTROL, STABILITY CONTROL lights came up. The valve body is still available for inspection. The car was taken to the dealership for a Brake Light Switch recall that has the same simptoms.
2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK
ID: 2082597STEERING
Full electrical power steering failure