Model year
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 120 complaints for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (33), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (12), VISIBILITY/WIPER (12). NHTSA rated the SW AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 27–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$2,500, 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
23V754000 · Nov 9, 2023
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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 · Aug 4, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
Complaints
120 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 2, injury field 3, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| Wilderness SW AWD | Not rated | 5 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosstrek AWD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Crosstrek AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Crosstrek Wilderness AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 29 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
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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 2024 Subaru Crosstrek at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.