Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 Subaru Trailseeker: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker at 114–117 MPGe combined with 274–281 miles of EPA-rated range across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 30 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined MPGe

114–117

NHTSA overall rating

—

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.

2026 Subaru Trailseeker recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker 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.

2026 Subaru Trailseeker 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.

2026 Subaru Trailseeker EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Trailseeker 20 inch AWDElectric (167 kW AC Synchronous)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity125/103/114 MPGe274 mi
30 kWh/100 mi		$7000
Trailseeker AWDElectric (167 kW AC Synchronous)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity126/107/117 MPGe281 mi
29 kWh/100 mi		$6500

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.

2026 Subaru Trailseeker 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.

2026 Subaru Trailseeker NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 SUBARU TRAILSEEKER SUV BEV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars11.6%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.

2026 Subaru Trailseeker owner complaints

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, most recently on Oct 15, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Subaru Trailseeker complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system28
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking1
Back over prevention: Warnings1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Structure: Body1
Unknown or other1

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 Trailseeker model years

Subaru Trailseeker by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Trailseeker114–117 MPGe———

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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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