2025 Subaru Crosstrek Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · 44 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Crosstrek years
About as many complaints as other years 8th of 15 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. That ranks 8th out of 15 Crosstrek model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (13 complaints, 30%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Crosstrek (GU) at Auto Zuerich 2023. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Subaru Crosstrek problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Unknown or Other13
Lane Departure10
Visibility8 · ~6,000 mi
Electrical System5 · ~11,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Air Bags4 · ~10,000 mi
Visibility/wiper4
Steering3
Exterior Lighting2
Back Over Prevention1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Unknown or Other1330%———
Lane Departure1023%———
Visibility818%6,000——
Electrical System511%11,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance511%———
Air Bags49%10,000——
Visibility/wiper49%———
Steering37%———
Exterior Lighting25%———
Back Over Prevention12%———
Equipment12%11,000——
Fuel System, Other12%250——
Power Train12%———
Seat Belts12%10,000——
Seats12%———
Service Brakes12%———
Structure12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 25 complaints
2025: 252025252026: 19202619

n = 44 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Subaru Crosstrek recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Air Bags · received Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768188

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…

Steering · received Jul 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11753387

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…

Visibility · received Jul 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11751846

I am reporting a possible power train/drivetrain issue with a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. At steady highway speeds, most noticeably around 72–76 mph under light accelerator load, the vehicle produces a persistent high-frequency ringing/whining tone throughout the cabin. The noise stops when…

Power Train · received Jul 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11749212

The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH with his wife inside the vehicle, the contact experienced a medical emergency and blacked out, causing the vehicle to accelerate to approximately 70 MPH. The vehicle crashed into a culvert pipe in a…

Air Bags · received Jun 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11745558

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?

Owners most often report unknown or other, lane departure, visibility problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 13 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Crosstrek model years, the 2025 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.