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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 25 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 25 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Crosstrek needs more recall homework, Crosstrek has more complaint activity and Crosstrek has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Subaru Crosstrek 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Difference
Total recalls 0 1 Crosstrek has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 28 106 Crosstrek has 78 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 3 / 0 / 1 / 0 8 / 2 / 4 / 0 Crosstrek has 10 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 1 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 239 315 Crosstrek has 76 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 8 Crosstrek has 8 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall None listed Nov 9, 2023 Crosstrek has a listed date
Latest complaint Nov 12, 2025 May 20, 2026 Crosstrek has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 25 combined MPG 25 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,400 $2,400 Similar
Safety-rating records 1 1 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and visibility wiper repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had visibility wiper and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras

2021 Subaru Crosstrek

  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show