2026 Subaru Crosstrek Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Crosstrek years
- Not enough data 14th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek. That ranks 14th out of 15 Crosstrek model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 22%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 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 | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2026 Subaru Crosstrek recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2026 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.
The front door check strap / door detent mechanism (both front doors). The vehicle is in my possession and available for inspection upon request. VIN and service records available. The front doors do not hold reliably in their intermediate detent positions. The door swings closed unintentionally…
On XXX while driving my brand-new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek with approximately 63 miles on the odometer, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration. The AT Oil Temp warning flashed, followed by the Check Engine Light and multiple EyeSight and driver assistance warning lights. I immediately pulled off the…
The 2026 Subaru crosstrek was sitting in the garage since 07/17/2026. I went out on 07/19/2026 to go to church. I tried to start it and it clicked rapidly like the battery didn't have enough juice to actually start it.
The sunroof shattered for no apparent reason. The car was parked in my garage. Something caused it to explode outwardly from within Tempered glass fell going all over the front seats. Some of the glass stood in place, but would come crashing down if I was to drive it from the wind force.
The AED, Braking, Cameras and lane centering systems failed and caused a crash into the highway barrier suddenly due to defects in the driver assist systems defect in the electronic safety systems causing the steering wheel to turn forcefully to the barrier striking it. This happened without any…
Other Subaru Crosstrek years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 Crosstrek | 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 2026 Subaru Crosstrek?
Owners most often report unknown or other, vehicle speed control, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2026 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 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.