2025 Subaru CrosstrekRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 47 owner complaints for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. Most complaints involve lane departure (10) and visibility (8). The EPA rates it 29 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Safety recalls
Owner complaints by component
- Lane departure10
- Visibility8
- Electrical system7
- Forward collision avoidance5
- Air bags4
- Visibility/wiper4
- Steering3
- Exterior lighting2
- Engine1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
What owners report most
Lane departure
“While driving on a road with a round about as I entered into the round about turn the vehicle lane keeping assist pulled the wheels and caused me to slam into the curb damaging the passenger side front and back wheel. It shoved the front wheel back into the inner fender wheel well and made the vehicle unable to be driven. I tried to counter steer to prevent slamming into the curb but there was no response from the vehicle.”
Visibility
“I leased. 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Premium last May and after I drove it for a few days I discovered the driver side mirror was shaking and made it impossible to see traffic clearly, especially at night. I took the car back to the dealer several times but they could not fix it. There is a class action lawsuit against Subaru for the defective driver side mirror.”
Electrical system
“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,…”
Engines, transmissions & drive
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl · 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.
EPA fuel economy by version
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosstrek AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 34 | 29 | $2,200 | 300 |
| Crosstrek AWD Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,200 | 305 |
- 29mpg comb.
- 29mpg comb.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
- Frontal crash
- 5 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 16.4%
Maintenance basics
| 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
2025 Crosstrek questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 3, 2026.
What are the most common 2025 Subaru Crosstrek problems?
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are lane departure (10), visibility (8), electrical system (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek at 29 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).
How safe is the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek 5 out of 5 stars overall.