Model year
2026 Subaru Crosstrek
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 9 complaints for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 0 complaints under CROSSTREK HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–36 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,850–$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
26V685000 · Oct 19, 2026
Do not driveSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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.
Complaints
9 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, 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.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CROSSTREK HYBRID | 2 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID SW HEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| SW N/A AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| WILDERNESS SW N/A 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 · 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 | 24 | 29 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Crosstrek Hybrid AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 36 | 36 | 36 | — | — | $1,850 |
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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 2026 Subaru Crosstrek at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.