2026 Subaru Crosstrek: Too new to judge

1. Speed control25% · 2 complaints
2. Brakes13% · 1 complaints
3. Steering13% · 1 complaints
4. Driver assistance25% · 2 complaints
5. Engine13% · 1 complaints
6. Lights13% · 1 complaints
7. Electrical13% · 1 complaints
8. Seats and belts13% · 1 complaints
9. Other25% · 2 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

• NHTSA 26V436000July 2026541,237 vehicles

  Equipment: other: labels

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."

  Risk: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge.

• NHTSA 26V106000February 202669,870 vehicles

  Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

  NHTSA advisory: park outside

  Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to limit the fuel level to 50% until the remedy is completed.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Subaru sent NHTSA 66 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2026 Crosstrek. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

• 06-97-26R · June 2026"This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads with a new friction material and shape that is intended to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumulate on the rotor…
• 06-97-26 · April 2026This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads which have been redesigned with a new friction material and shape to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumulate on the…
• 05-97-26 · April 2026This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is…
• 10-107-26 · August 2026This bulletin announces design changes to the front seat bottom heat unit.
• WRH-26R · August 2026Subaru of America, Inc.
• SubaruNet Announcement (C · August 2026This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.
• SubaruNet Announcement (W · August 2026This Subaru announcement provides an update to the non-compliance recall WRH-26 Certification label.
• 15-305-22R · August 2026This bulletin announces a reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the…

All 2026 Crosstrek bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?

The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek has been on the road for 11 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 1.0× the rate other Crosstrek years drew in their first 11 months, per vehicle sold. Ratings compare Crosstrek years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.

What are the most common 2026 Crosstrek problems?

Owners' complaints most often involve speed control (25%), the brakes (13%) and the steering (13%). A complaint can name more than one area.

Has the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek been recalled?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, the most recent in July 2026 (equipment). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.