Product Description
Subaru Crosstrek Four-Piece Stainless Pillar Post Trim (PP13425)
PP13425 is the smallest of the two pillar post sets QAA lists for the Subaru Crosstrek: four covers cut from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel and made in the USA. The title reads 2016-2023 Subaru Crosstrek and 2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, and the part mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface, so there's no drilling and nothing to take off the doors.
Three fitment rows, one of them a different name
The catalog gives this set three rows, all tagged 4-door and Crossover SUV:
- Subaru Crosstrek, 2016-2023
- Subaru Crosstrek, 2016-2020 (a shorter span that sits inside the first row)
- Subaru XV Crosstrek, 2013-2015
The title gives the XV Crosstrek its own years, 2013-2015, and the Fitment tab has that row. There is also a repeated Crosstrek row for 2016-2020, which sits inside the longer one; we've flagged that overlap for review. If you own a 2013-2015 XV Crosstrek and want a second check, call 877-752-3811 with PP13425 in hand before you order.
Four pieces or six?
The only other pillar listing on this sheet is PP13426, a six-piece set for the same rows and the same 4-door Crossover SUV tags. Neither listing has a note, and neither names the pillars it covers, so the photos are the real guide. Lay the two sets of pictures side by side and look at which shapes appear in one and not the other. Treat the sets as alternatives, and call 877-752-3811 if you're thinking of combining them.
What the stainless brings
The record gives the material as polished 304 stainless at 26 gauge, a thin sheet that lies flat on a pillar.
Getting the surface ready
Tape needs bare, clean paint or trim to grab. Wash each pillar with car shampoo, rinse, and dry with a soft towel. Then wipe it with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth and give it a minute to flash off. If the Crosstrek has been waxed or coated, take that layer off where the covers will sit, because tape bonds to whatever is on top.
Fitting the four covers
Leave the liner on and offer each cover up to a pillar first. Trace the outline with your eye, nudge it until the edges follow the post, and mark both ends with a small piece of painter's tape. Write which door it belongs to on the liner so nothing gets swapped. When all four are dry-fit, peel one liner at a time, set the cover between its marks, and press it down firmly from end to end. Stand back a few paces and compare the covers already on before you move on. The Installation tab lists the temperature range and how long to let the bond set.
Before you order
Check three things: the model name (Crosstrek or XV Crosstrek), the model year and that it's the 4-door. Count the covers against the photos when the box arrives. After that, a mild soap and a soft cloth are all the upkeep stainless needs.
PP13425 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | PP13425 |
| UPC | 691821687398 |
| Part type | Pillar Post Trim |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2016-2023 Subaru Crosstrek, 2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2016-2020 Subaru Crosstrek |
Fitment: PP13425
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2016-2023 | 4-door, Crossover SUV |
| Subaru XV Crosstrek | 2013-2015 | 4-door, Crossover SUV |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2016-2020 | 4-door, Crossover SUV |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the Subaru Crosstrek
- PP13426: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Pillar Post Trim
- Unpack all 4 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: PP13425 Pillar Post Trim
What does PP13425 fit?
Rows list the Subaru Crosstrek 2016-2023 and 2016-2020, and the Subaru XV Crosstrek 2013-2015, all 4-door Crossover SUV.
Does it fit my 2013-2015 XV Crosstrek?
Yes. The XV Crosstrek row and the title list 2013-2015. To double-check your Crosstrek, ring 877-752-3811.
How is it different from PP13426?
PP13426 has six pieces instead of four. Neither listing names its pillars, so compare the photos and buy one set.
Do I need to drill or remove anything?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
What is it made of?
Polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA.
