Subaru Crosstrek VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Subaru Crosstrek to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

02

Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Subaru Crosstrek

Every car Subaru Crosstrek carries a 17-character VIN, and the free decoder on this page turns it into the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture. We have versions in our data for the model Subaru Crosstrek: 5. They span 2013 - 2024, come in the body styles SUV and show a power of 182 hp. The first three characters identify the manufacturer and region, the 10th stands for the model year, and the 11th often marks the plant.

A VIN does not contain accidents, mileage readings, theft records or the number of previous owners. That information comes from a paid vehicle history report. Look at the VIN of the car Subaru Crosstrek in more than one place. The number on the dashboard and the one on the door frame should agree with each other and with the paperwork.

Subaru Crosstrek versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Subaru XV Crosstrek I2013 - 2015SUV148 hp
Subaru Crosstrek I (facelift 2015)2015 - 2017SUV148 hp
Subaru Crosstrek II2017 - 2020SUV137 - 152 hp
Subaru Crosstrek II (facelift 2020)2020 - 2023SUV137 - 182 hp
Subaru Crosstrek III2023 - 2024SUV136 - 182 hp

Model year characters for the Subaru Crosstrek

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Subaru Crosstrek, with model years 2013 - 2024 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N
  • 2023P
  • 2024R

What the VIN reveals about a Subaru Crosstrek

  • The manufacturer and brand (Subaru)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Subaru Crosstrek

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Subaru Crosstrek VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Subaru Crosstrek built?

Our data lists model years 2013 - 2024 across 5 versions of the Subaru Crosstrek. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Subaru Crosstrek?

It is the 10th character. For the Subaru Crosstrek the characters to expect are D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021), N (2022), P (2023), R (2024).

How many versions of the Subaru Crosstrek are in your data?

5 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 182 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where is the VIN located on the car Subaru Crosstrek?

The usual places are the dashboard just under the windshield, the frame of the driver's door and the registration document. Compare them with each other.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model Subaru Crosstrek?

No. Accident history is not part of the VIN. The decoder returns manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture, while damage records come from a paid vehicle history report.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Subaru Crosstrek free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.