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Subaru Crosstrek

Model years 2012–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2018, 2019. Fewest complaints: 2012, 2014, 2015.

1,191owner complaints
14recall campaigns
2,881service bulletins
15model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2018. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’12’14’16’18’20’22’24’26195’12’15’18’21’24195

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.

0.0%0.7%1.3%’16’18’20’22’24’260.0%0.0%0.7%1.3%’16’19’22’25’260.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Crosstrek9101 · 0
2025 Crosstrek45003 · 0
2024 Crosstrek12027810 · 2
2023 Crosstrek350944 · 0
2022 Crosstrek3101433 · 0
2021 Crosstrek11512188 · 2
2020 Crosstrek6902906 · 0
2019 CrosstrekMost complaints28574177 · 3
2018 CrosstrekMost complaints195541810 · 1
2017 Crosstrek9412585 · 2
2016 Crosstrek13212804 · 3
2015 Crosstrek1712250 · 0
2014 Crosstrek1611712 · 1
2013 Crosstrek2612081 · 2
201220810 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Visibility/wiper292
  • Unknown or other273
  • Electrical system199
  • Engine148
  • Power train115
  • Steering59
  • Service brakes52
  • Visibility51

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 194 Crosstrek vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 84 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2024210
20231051
20221241
202123144
20202070
201953243
201829104
20171875
201627124

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 12 model-year variants; 12 of 12 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20272027 SUBARU CROSSTREK SUV ICE AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20262026 SUBARU CROSSTREK SW N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20252025 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20242024 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20232023 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.6 %
20222022 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.6 %
20212021 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.6 %
20202020 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.6 %
20192019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.6 %
20182018 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.6 %
20172017 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.1 %
20162016 Subaru Crosstrek SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.1 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 10 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 7.9–8.2 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Crosstrek AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AV89.07.18.1191
2025Crosstrek AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV88.87.08.0188
2024Crosstrek AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV88.87.18.0188
2023Crosstrek AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV88.57.07.9184
2022Crosstrek AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV88.57.07.9184
2021Crosstrek AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV88.57.07.9185
2020Crosstrek AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV88.57.07.9185
2019Crosstrek AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV78.87.28.1188
2018Crosstrek AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV78.87.28.1188
2017Crosstrek AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV69.17.28.2193

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

1,691 Crosstrek cars are on the New Zealand register; 4% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
20263683680
20254884880
202452750917
202330726243
2021101

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

170 Crosstrek cars are on Dutch roads; 5% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
202681—€61,195
202539—€61,050
20245016%€58,150

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

60 Crosstrek cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel; 98% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
202515—
202445—

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

In the United Kingdom

73 Crosstrek cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
202536—
202437—

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

New registrations in Europe

4 new Subaru Crosstrek cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2022 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (4).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20224Spain1,369137 (WLTP)119

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Crosstrek in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/00594/20 · Injuries24 Apr 2020 · Impreza, XV and Crosstrek

The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valves may have been improperly manufactured.Consequently, they could break, allowing oil to enter the combustion chamber, leading to a loss of engine power and increasing the risk of accident.

A12/00326/20 · Injuries28 Feb 2020 · Impreza, XV, Crosstrek

The sealing of the brake hoses may be insufficient. As a result, brake fluid may leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.

A12/00327/20 · Electric shock, Fire28 Feb 2020 · Impreza, XV, Forester, Crosstrek

Due to improper Engine Control Module (ECM) programming, the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is switched off. If the ignition coil remains energized for a long time, its internal temperature may increase which could cause a…

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

14 campaigns cover the Crosstrek; the latest 12 are below.

26V685000 · Suspension19 Oct 2026 · 2026

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.

23V755000 · Power train9 Nov 2023 · 2021

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

23V754000 · Power train9 Nov 2023 · 2024

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

23V551000 · Electrical system4 Aug 2023 · 2024

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

21V264000 · Electrical system15 Apr 2021 · 2018, 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.

21V263000 · Suspension15 Apr 2021 · 2018, 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

20V189000 · Seat belts31 Mar 2020 · 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

19V856000 · Engine and engine cooling2 Dec 2019 · 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.

19V743000 · Electrical system18 Oct 2019 · 2018, 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.

19V744000 · Engine and engine cooling17 Oct 2019 · 2018

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.

19V404000 · Visibility30 May 2019 · 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."

19V149000 · Exterior lighting28 Feb 2019 · 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

NHTSA recalls