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Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint for the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, covering model years 2019 to 2026. Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 1 owner complaint (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2019–2026)
  • top component: Electrical System (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 26V436000 (reported Jul 7, 2026)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 1 complaints are for the 2021 model year.

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
202110000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid components

top 2 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (100.0% of all 1), followed by Engine (1).

Components named most often in Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid complaints (top 2)
Components named most often in Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid complaints (top 2)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System1100.0%
Engine1100.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Crosstrek Hybrid, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2019 to 2026. The 2026 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 3 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Park Outside” advisory
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2019: 1 campaign
2020: 1 campaign2021: 1 campaign2022: 1 campaign2023: no campaigns2024: no campaigns2025: no campaigns2026: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V436000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2026

    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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."

    Consequence:
    An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.

    Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V106000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap

    Model year 2026

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    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.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    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. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 16, 2026.

    Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 23V080000

    Reported

    Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery

    Model years 2019–2022

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.

    Consequence:
    A 12-Volt battery that is unable to recharge can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-23.

    Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, covering model years 2019 to 2026. The most recent, 26V436000, was reported on July 7, 2026 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 2026 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

What is the most common Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 100.0% of all 1. Engine (1) follows. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Subaru dealer.

How many Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1 complaint, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.