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Subaru Crosstrek by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Subaru Crosstrek (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 26–29 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 17 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Subaru Crosstrek years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Crosstrek | 2 | 26–29 mpg | — | — | 5/5 |
| 2026 Crosstrek | 3 | 26–36 mpg | 3 | 10 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Crosstrek | 3 | 27–29 mpg | 0 | 46 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 3 | 27–29 mpg | 2 | 120 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 4 | 25–35 mpg | 0 | 35 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 3 | 25–30 mpg | 1 | 31 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 4 | 25–35 mpg | 2 | 116 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 3 | 25–35 mpg | 1 | 69 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 3 | 25–35 mpg | 8 | 285 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 2 | 25–29 mpg | 5 | 195 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 2 | 26–29 mpg | 1 | 94 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 3 | 26–31 mpg | 1 | 132 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Crosstrek | 3 | 26–31 mpg | 1 | 17 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Subaru Crosstrek recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Subaru Crosstrek year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V685000 — Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint, reported Oct 19, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V436000 — Equipment: Other: Labels, reported Jul 7, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V106000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Filler pipe and cap, reported Feb 23, 2026; model years 2026
- 23V754000 — Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft, reported Nov 9, 2023; model years 2024
- 23V755000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Park/neutral start interlock switch, reported Nov 9, 2023; model years 2021
- 23V551000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Aug 4, 2023; model years 2024
- 23V080000 — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, reported Feb 14, 2023; model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- 21V263000 — Suspension: Rear, reported Apr 15, 2021; model years 2018, 2019
- 21V264000 — Electrical system: Software, reported Apr 15, 2021; model years 2018, 2019
- 20V189000 — Seat belts: Rear/other, reported Mar 31, 2020; model years 2019
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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