Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid model year from 2026 using 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Crosstrek Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

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Complaints by model year

2026
Owner complaints per model year, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20260—2—Few

* Complaints compared with the median Crosstrek Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Latest Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid recalls

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 26V-436 · Jul 7, 2026 · 541,237 vehicles

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label.

Remedy: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge.

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

NHTSA recall 26V-106 · Feb 23, 2026 · 69,870 vehiclesPark outside

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to limit the fuel level to 50% until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the fuel filler cap gasket, free of charge.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

How many recalls has the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid had?

2 recalls across 2026. The model year with the most is 2026.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.