Model year
2016 Subaru Crosstrek
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 132 complaints for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (36), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (34), POWER TRAIN (18). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2013 26 complaints
- 2014 16 complaints
- 2015 17 complaints
- 2016 132 complaints
- 2017 94 complaints
- 2018 195 complaints
- 2019 285 complaints
- 2020 69 complaints
- 2021 115 complaints
- 2022 31 complaints
- 2023 35 complaints
- 2024 120 complaints
- 2025 45 complaints
- 2026 9 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
19V149000 · Feb 28, 2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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…
Complaints
132 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 3, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XV Crosstrek AWD · 2L · Manual 5-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| XV Crosstrek AWD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 29 | 33 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Subaru Crosstrek at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.