2012 Subaru Crosstrek Problems, Recalls & Reliability
3 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2012 sits among all Crosstrek years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek.
Technical service bulletins
161 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2012 Crosstrek TSB list →
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?
The 2012 Subaru Crosstrek drew 3 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).
Does the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2012 Subaru Crosstrek. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.