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2016 Subaru Crosstrek

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls1
Complaints131
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2016 Subaru Crosstrek

1 recall
131 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
131
Complaints citing a crash
4

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 19V149000high

    Brake system issue

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Consumer complaints

131 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

131
Total
4
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • OTHER35
  • ENGINE29
  • ELECTRICAL26
  • STEERING10
  • VISIBILITY6

Notable Issues

131 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 4 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

miscellaneous issues35
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)29
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)26

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Subaru Crosstrek problems

1,091 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 19V149000

    Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.