2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 86
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 86.
This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time from the vehicle's production.
Bulletin SubaruNet Announcement · Electrical System · Jul 2025"This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. To improve Fixed Right First-Time (FRFT) and customer satisfaction, SOA is i…
Bulletin 10-105-25R · Electrical System · Jul 2025This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru Midtronics DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic tool.
Bulletin SubaruNet Annoucement · Jun 2025This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and In-vehicle message center.
Bulletin SubaruNet Announcement (S · Jun 2025This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
Bulletin 15-251-19R · Electrical System · Jun 2025This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
Bulletin 10-105-25R · Electrical System · Jun 2025The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
Bulletin 01-168-09R · May 2025This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. To improve Fixed Right First-Time (FRFT) and customer satisfaction, SOA is in…
Bulletin 10-105-25R · Electrical System · May 2025This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
Bulletin 15-251-19R · Electrical System · Apr 2025This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
Bulletin 02-192-24R · Engine · Apr 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the XV CROSSTREK. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Brakes
Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake lamp switch could fail. This would cause the brake lamps not to turn on when the brakes are applied. Depending on the model, this could cause an inability to shift from park or to start using the push-button ignition. This may also cause problems with the following: anti-lock brake system (ABS), vehicle dynamics control (VDC), and/or Eyesig…
Transport Canada #2019104 · Mar 2019Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Subaru XV Crosstrek
The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact crossover SUV produced by Subaru since 2012. It is a successor to the Outback Sport in North America, and the Impreza XV globally. Like the Outback Sport, the Crosstrek is a lifted Impreza hatchback with minor differences, though with a more substantial lift than the Outback Sport.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.