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2026 Subaru CrosstrekProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: TTTNIS, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Forward collision avoidance
2Lane departure
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Seat belts
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting
1Structure
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 Subaru Crosstrek recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other Crosstrek year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Crosstrek median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Subaru Crosstrek safety ratings
2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK SW N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Crosstrek owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Multiple times the vehicle has allowed lane crossing with no warning neither actual assist or beep into oncoming traffic. A vehicle abruptly stopped approximately 75 feet ahead of me the vehicle did not respond and I did have to slam my brakes. I was able to stop with only 3 feet between me and the…
The 2026 Subaru crosstrek was sitting in the garage since 07/17/2026. I went out on 07/19/2026 to go to church. I tried to start it and it clicked rapidly like the battery didn't have enough juice to actually start it.
Own a 2026 Crosstrek?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.