2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year, including one with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

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Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 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).

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2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid recalls (2)

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.

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVTAWD36 / 36 / 36

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, the most recent from July 7, 2026 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

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.