2023 Subaru Crosstrek Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, and owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 16,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Often the brakes are squishy. They require me to push almost all the way down on the brake pedal to engage. This has happened several times of the last year.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 1, 2026 · Service brakes
“The battery and electrical system died while I was at a red light in traffic on my way to work. I was stuck on a major road with trucks and traffic behind me while I was stuck in the middle lane. I ha”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 23, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek (Crosstrek AWD, Crosstrek Hybrid AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–35 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–36 / 29–35 |
| Fuel | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S8); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Subaru Crosstrek model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Crosstrek model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Subaru Crosstrek | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 Subaru Crosstrek | 1 | 26 |
| 2014 Subaru Crosstrek | 1 | 16 |
| 2015 Subaru Crosstrek | 1 | 17 |
| 2016 Subaru Crosstrek | 1 | 132 |
| 2017 Subaru Crosstrek | 1 | 94 |
| 2018 Subaru Crosstrek | 5 | 195 |
| 2019 Subaru Crosstrek | 7 | 284 |
| 2020 Subaru Crosstrek | 0 | 69 |
| 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | 1 | 115 |
| 2022 Subaru Crosstrek | 0 | 31 |
| 2023 Subaru Crosstrek | 0 | 34 |
| 2024 Subaru Crosstrek | 2 | 119 |
| 2025 Subaru Crosstrek | 0 | 44 |
| 2026 Subaru Crosstrek | 0 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
How do I know if my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Subaru models
- Outback9,756 complaints
- Forester6,498 complaints
- Legacy3,185 complaints
- Impreza2,651 complaints
- Ascent1,033 complaints
- WRX975 complaints
- Svx291 complaints
- Xv Crosstrek264 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.