Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2025 Subaru Crosstrek WildernessRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. Most complaints involve electrical system (2) and air bags (2). The EPA rates it 27 mpg combined.
Combined MPG
27mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
5
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$2,400est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness as of Oct 28, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
5 complaints filed with NHTSA · Apr 2026 – Oct 2026
- Electrical system2
- Air bags2
- Engine1
- Service brakes1
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Seat belts1
- Visibility1
- Lane departure1
- Back over prevention1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Electrical system
2 reports
“The dealership network has already made two (2) separate, unscheduled service attempts to diagnose and fix this ongoing battery drainage issue: 1.First Repair Attempt: July 9, 2026, at McDaniels Subaru of Columbia, Mileage: 2356. Vehicle would not start. When start button was pushed dash lights would flicker on but would not turn over engine. Not being that familiar with the electronics of the vehicle I thought it may be that my wife had somehow disabled the vehicle by trying to get the key fob to work. Lights on the dash indicated the key fob was “disabled” . (The “disabled key fob” warning light can indicate a dead battery). I left vehicle, returned with the spare key fob, but still same result until I was able to get a “jump”. Vehicle seemed OK then. At home I charged battery and my charger said it was “fully charged”. Result: Technician apparently only tested the key fob, even though the repair order states the battery was tested. Nothing was found by the technician that would indicate why vehicle would not start or that battery was drained. (The “disabled key fob” warning light can indicate a dead battery) 2.Second Repair Attempt: Result: : October 5,…”
Air bags
2 reports2 crashes
“My daughter was driving her car and another car pulled right in front of her from behind a wall. The damage to my daughter’s car is all at the front and the automatic braking mechanism did not work, in addition, non of the airbags deployed which caused my daughter to have injuries to her legs. Towing service was puzzled when they saw the damage and the airbags had not deployed.”
Engine
1 report
“Intermittently, while trying to start the car, the alarm sounds, lights turn on, message says "engine disabled" and car cannot be started. Has occurred every few months: December 2025, March 2026, July 2026. Subaru company claims there is no problem, however, there is a malfunction that it has refused to try to diagnose. The company claims the car was not driven enough, or maybe the key fob was left in the car, or the phone was too close to the start button, or etc...........I do have a video of one incident but do not know how to upload it.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
1 version rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic (AV-S8)
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosstrek Wilderness AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 29 | 27 | $2,400 | 332 |
- 27mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness as of Oct 28, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 28, 2026Vehicle 20206
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2025 Crosstrek Wilderness questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 28, 2026.
What are the most common 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness problems?
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (2), air bags (2), engine (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness at 27 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 28, 2026