2025 Subaru Crosstrek Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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.

- 44owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2025 Subaru Crosstrek problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 10 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 18% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 11% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 9% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
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 daughterâs 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…
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…
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…
I am reporting a possible power train/drivetrain issue with a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. At steady highway speeds, most noticeably around 72â76 mph under light accelerator load, the vehicle produces a persistent high-frequency ringing/whining tone throughout the cabin. The noise stops when…
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…
Other Subaru Crosstrek years
← 2024 Crosstrek · 2026 Crosstrek →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Crosstrek | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 44 | 0 |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 120 | 2 |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 115 | 1 |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 69 | 0 |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 285 | 7 |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 195 | 5 |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 94 | 1 |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 132 | 1 |
| 2015 Crosstrek | 17 | 1 |
| 2014 Crosstrek | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 26 | 1 |
| 2012 Crosstrek | 2 | 0 |
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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.