2024 Subaru Crosstrek: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek at 27–29 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 120 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
27–29
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.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, newest first.
Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft
NHTSA 23V754000Reported Nov 9, 2023
Filed by
Subaru of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. WRP-23)
Units affected
4,701 (estimate)
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Risk
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Subaru of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. WRL-23)
Units affected
35,357 (estimate)
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2024 Subaru Crosstrek fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. 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.
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.
2024 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.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2024 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
16.4%
Standard
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness SW AWD
Not rated
5 stars
5 stars
Not rated
—
Standard
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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2024 Subaru Crosstrek owner complaints
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, most recently on Oct 7, 2026. 10 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2024 Subaru Crosstrek complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Unknown or other
33
Exterior lighting
12
Visibility/wiper
12
Service brakes
10
Steering
10
Electrical system
7
Engine
7
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings
7
Tires
7
Visibility: Rearview mirrors/devices: Exterior
7
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
