Model year 2023 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2023 Subaru Crosstrek: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek at 25–35 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 35 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
25–35
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Subaru dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2023 Subaru Crosstrek fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Electric range | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosstrek AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT (8 modes) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 28/33/30 mpg | — | $2,250 | 297 |
| Crosstrek AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 22/29/25 mpg | — | $2,700 | 355 |
| Crosstrek AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT (8 modes) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 27/34/29 mpg | — | $2,300 | 303 |
| Crosstrek Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity / Electricity | 36/35/35 mpg 90 MPGe on electricity | 17 mi | $1,900 | 151 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Standard |
| 2023 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 15.6% | Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2023 Subaru Crosstrek owner complaints
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, most recently on Oct 18, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 11 |
| Electrical system | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking | 4 |
| Service brakes | 4 |
| Air bags | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Warnings | 2 |
| Back over prevention: Rearview system braking | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control | 1 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Subaru Crosstrek model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Crosstrek | 26–29 mpg | — | — | 5/5 |
| 2026 Crosstrek | 26–36 mpg | 3 | 10 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Crosstrek | 27–29 mpg | 0 | 46 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 27–29 mpg | 2 | 120 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 25–30 mpg | 1 | 31 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 25–35 mpg | 2 | 116 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 25–35 mpg | 1 | 69 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Crosstrek | 25–35 mpg | 8 | 285 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 25–29 mpg | 5 | 195 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 26–29 mpg | 1 | 94 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 26–31 mpg | 1 | 132 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Crosstrek | 26–31 mpg | 1 | 17 | — |
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Other 2023 Subaru models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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