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2025 Subaru Crosstrek

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Crosstrek.

the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek records 41 total owner complaints, with the predominant complaint category listed as “Unknown Or Other” and no recalls documented. over the model’s production span from 2012 to 2026, complaint volumes have fluctuated between a low of 2 in 2012 and a high of 280 in 2019, placing the 2025 figure near the lower end of that historical range. this pattern suggests a comparatively stable reliability profile for the latest model year. researchers can therefore view the 2025 Crosstrek as continuing the nameplate’s trend of modest complaint activity.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176.4 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height63 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3285 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Crosstrek of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2025 Premium
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025Premium 2.5L F-47.80 sec16.10 sec182 hpAWD
2024Limited 2.5L F-47.90 sec16.10 sec182 hpAWD
2024Limited 2.5L F-48.00 sec16.20 sec182 hpAWD
2024Limited 2.5L F-48.10 sec16.30 sec182 hpAWD
2024Wilderness 2.5L F-48.30 sec16.40 sec182 hpAWD
2024Wilderness 2.5L F-48.60 sec16.70 sec182 hpAWD
2024Wilderness 2.5L F-48.60 sec16.60 sec182 hpAWD
2024Premium 2.0L F-49.10 sec17.00 sec152 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 72,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 137,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record indicates a significant reduction in overall friction following the high-complaint peak of the 2018-2019 model years, where complaints reached 280 and recalls hit 7. While the 2024 model experienced a resurgence with 107 complaints and 2 recalls, the 2025 model year corrects this trajectory with 41 complaints and zero recalls. Technical Service Bulletins have consistently declined from a high of 518 in 2019 to just 92 in 2025, indicating fewer recognized repair patterns requiring manufacturer guidance. Current federal data identifies the 2025 complaints primarily in Unknown Or Other, Visibility, Lane Departure, and Forward Collision Avoidance, with only 2 crash-related reports and no fire complaints. This places the 2025 model in a stabilization phase within the provided timeline, exhibiting lower risk metrics than the preceding 2024 year and aligning closer to the quiet 2022-2023 period. Given the absence of recalls and the downward trend in both complaints and TSBs compared to recent peaks, the 2025 Crosstrek represents a statistically reliable choice for a used purchase.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
92
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
41
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 41 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other8
Visibility6
Lane Departure4
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2
Visibility/Wiper2
Power Train,Unknown Or Other1
Air Bags,Seat Belts1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 92 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
02-193-24R2026-06-29EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
09-74-21R2026-06-25EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
16-159-262026-06-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in…
12-280-262026-06-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin announces a design change to the Hood Lock Assembly to address a rare…
18-242-26R2026-06-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN
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Build data
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Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2025 Crosstrek have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.