Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

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.

Combined MPG
29mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
47
Top: lane departure
Fuel cost / yr
$2,200est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek as of Nov 3, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

47 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2025 – Oct 2026
  1. Lane departure10
  2. Visibility8
  3. Electrical system7
  4. Forward collision avoidance5
  5. Air bags4
  6. Visibility/wiper4
  7. Steering3
  8. Exterior lighting2
  9. Engine1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Crosstrek model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
201797
2018195
2019286
202071
2021115
202231
202336
2024120
202547
202611
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Lane departure

10 reports
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 28, 2026Steering, Lane departureODI 11753387

Visibility

8 reports
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 21, 2026VisibilityODI 11751846

Electrical system

7 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,…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 23, 2026Electrical systemODI 11773248
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
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.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Crosstrek AWD
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · All-Wheel Drive
273429$2,200300
Crosstrek AWD
Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive
273329$2,200305
  • Crosstrek AWD
    Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    27 city · 34 hwy · $2,200/yr
    29
    mpg comb.
  • Crosstrek AWD
    Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    27 city · 33 hwy · $2,200/yr
    29
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
16.4%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 20205
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat 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.
09 —FAQ

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.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026