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2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek (5MT)

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 XV Crosstrek.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek (5MT) is an SUV that runs on 0W‑20 API engine oil with a 5.1‑quart capacity and delivers EPA‑rated fuel economy of 25/32/28 mpg. It features an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, and its engine has been the primary source of owner complaints. Across the 2013‑2016 period the model accumulated a total of 96 complaints, including two recalls, with a peak of 106 reports in 2014 and a low of just three in 2016. This pattern situates the 2013 model year at the start of a reliability trend that improves significantly in the later years.

Model year2015 2014 2013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.1 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy25/32/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 55D23L · 0 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 55D23L · 0 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLIGHTOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	175.2 in
Overall width	70.1 in
Overall height	63.8 in
Wheelbase	103.5 in
Curb weight	3142 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	25 / 32 / 28 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XV Crosstrek of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.1–10.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.10 sec — 2013 2.0i Premium

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2013	2.0i Premium 2.0L F-4	8.10 sec	16.50 sec	148 hp	AWD
2013	2.0i Premium 2.0L F-4	8.80 sec	16.60 sec	148 hp	AWD
2013	2.0i Limited 2.0L F-4	9.80 sec	17.50 sec	148 hp	AWD
2013	2.0i Limited 2.0L F-4	10.00 sec	17.50 sec	148 hp	AWD
2014	Hybrid Touring 2.0L F-4 + Elec 0.6-kWh	10.10 sec	17.70 sec	160 hp	AWD
2014	Hybrid Touring 2.0L F-4 + Elec 0.6-kWh	10.40 sec	17.90 sec	160 hp	AWD
2015	2.0i Limited Pzev 2.0L F-4	10.30 sec	17.70 sec	148 hp	AWD
2015	2.0i Special Edition 2.0L F-4	10.30 sec	17.90 sec	148 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.1 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 33.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.85 qt
Engine Oil	SYNTHETIC · 0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.1 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	13 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	29.5 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	33.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	37.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	Metal
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	23.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	162 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	140 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	MT: 650, AT: 700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	0.99-1.11 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	100
Standard BCI Group Number	55D23L
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	0 cca

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	59 ft-lbs / 19.9 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	48.7 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.059; Rear: 0.059 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.945 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.945 in / 0.394 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.87 in / 0.335 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 16

7.4 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 8 stages

1	21.4 ft. lbs.	21.4 ft. lbs
2	73.8 ft. lbs.	73.8 ft. lbs
3	Loosen 180 degrees in the reverse order of installing.	180 degrees
4	Loosen 180 degrees in the reverse order of installing.	180 degrees
5	31 ft. lbs.	31 ft. lbs
6	78-82 degrees.	78–82 degrees
7	Bolts 1, 2	73–77 degrees
8	6, 5, 4, 3	28–32 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30-35

22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 1,200 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 1,200 mi	Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 6,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 7,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Fuel Line (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 36,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Injector (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 75,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek (5MT) lead in one area — the engine, 18 of 96 reports (19%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the engine are also the target of recall 18V-772 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 5 of the reports describe a crash and 2 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

291

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

5 involved a crash · 2 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’13’14 ’15 ’16

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 96 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine18

Power Train12

Unknown Or Other10

Wheels5

Electrical System4

Air Bags4

Steering4

Power Train,Engine3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V772000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 01/11/2018

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles… Remedy: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may…

13V061000Electrical SystemReported 25/02/2013

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza… Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 291 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SubaruNet Annoucement (E	2026-06-11	Unknown Or Other	This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood…
01-167-08R	2026-05-18	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the…
SubaruNet Announcement (R	2026-05-04	Power Train	This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.
07-240-26R	2026-04-30	Unknown Or Other	This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles…
03-97-26	2026-04-24	Power Train	This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 XV Crosstrek take?

5.1 qt of SYNTHETIC 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 XV Crosstrek have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the XV Crosstrek get?

EPA figures are 25 city / 32 highway / 28 combined mpg.