Subaru Crosstrek Lemon Law

Yes. If your Crosstrek's FB20 engine oil consumption defect substantially impairs its use, value, or safety and the dealership has been unable to fix it after a reasonable number of warranty repair attempts, you likely have a valid claim under the Song-Beverly Act. You should document each oil consumption test and keep all repair invoices as evidence.

Yes, you can. Subaru's own Technical Service Bulletins acknowledge abnormal oil consumption thresholds for FB-series engines. Under the Song-Beverly Act, the manufacturer's obligation to repair a defect that impairs the vehicle's value or safety is not negated simply because a dealer characterizes the issue as normal. An experienced lemon law attorney can challenge this characterization using Subaru's own internal standards.

Yes. The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act applies to both purchased and leased vehicles in California. If your leased Crosstrek has a substantial defect covered under warranty that cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, you are entitled to relief. This can include reimbursement of lease payments, a replacement vehicle, or contract cancellation.

You should continue bringing it to an authorized Subaru dealer for each recurrence and insist on a detailed repair order documenting the symptoms and work performed each time. Under the Song-Beverly Act, repeated failed repair attempts for the same CVT defect strengthen your lemon law claim. Once you have documented multiple unsuccessful attempts, consult a California lemon law attorney to evaluate your case.