| Issue ID | 1468332 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11096779 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | XV CROSSTREK HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 18/05/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru xv crosstrek hybrid. While driving at unknown speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal rotten egg odor emerging from the vents. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the battery was leaking. The vehicle was taken to subaru of glendale (308 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204) where it was diagnosed that the passenger side stop and go battery was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 1-32989483270. The manufacturer provided a free battery replacement. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PASADENA, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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