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2020 Subaru Crosstrek

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

1 current

Combined

7.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,990

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023062 · manufacturer campaign WRD-23

14 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2019–2022

What is wrong

On certain Crosstrek Hybrid models, the harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12 V battery could corrode. Over time, the terminal could break and cause the 12 V battery not to charge. If this happens, the vehicle could suddenly lose drive power.

Why it matters

A loss of power may increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. The dealer will also inspect the 12 V output terminals. If there is no corrosion, the dealer will install a protective cap on the terminals. If corrosion is found, the dealer will replace the 12 V output harness and terminals.

719 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 92% of 200 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
185 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Subaru Crosstrek at 7.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 185 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,990 in fuel, producing roughly 2,965 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.