2025 SUBARU CROSSTREK Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. This model year has 31 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Uncategorized Issues.
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Worst 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Uncategorized Issues
Lane Departure
Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 31 most recent complaints
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On two occasions, the vehicle has activated the forward collision warning although there was no nearby vehicle or obstruction. The date of incident is not precise.
This a second report following a visit to the dealer for system check. At that service, we were advised that no issues were identified, we were told that sunlight could cause the Subaru “EyeSight” system to disengage. Today, 25 February, the vehicle EyeSight system continues to…
Vehicle lane keeping assistance switches itself off and on while driving. After first occurrence, dealer response was that such behavior is not unusual when sun is in front of the vehicle. Second occurred while driving with sun behind the vehicle and on either side of vehicle. …
To Whom It May Concern; Again having ongoing issues and problems with my 2025 crosstrek. Just got it back from the dealership after it being there for over 3 weeks. I was returned to me with a nail in the tire. And they even lost my keys at the dealership. I've had my car back…
I noticed that when I am driving on the freeway/highway for extended periods of time (30+ minutes) the wheel will start locking up. It stiffens enough that I have to force the wheel in a different direction. When it occurs there is no warning lights or messages from the car, it j…
Automatic Emergency Braking engaged unnecessarily. It was triggered by a plastic trash bag being blown in front of the vehicle. I was driving about 70 mph and was fortunate to avoid being rear-ended by another vehicle.
The infotainment system periodically displays full-screen advertisements for SiriusXM during car operation, interrupting navigation and all other functions that occur on the infotainment system. This was a free trial service that I did not sign up for and has caused my safety to …
Right blind spot detection does not work 96% of the time. Almost caused two collisions. Dealership said it either works or it doesn't, no in between. Since it works 4% of the time, they are not going to replace it or figure out what is wrong.
I got a pop-up message while attempting to back up using my rear backup camera that almost caused an accident. This blocked view of the camera and locked up the entire infotainment system until I could clear it. The pop up was: "Enjoy SiriusXM FREE thru 12/1." This kind of dis…
Sirius XM advertizing obscures the entire screen making car data and navigation unavailable unless a driver takes their eyes of the road to press a tiny X on a corner. There are some offers when I bought the care where I had to shut the car off to get the ad to disappear. I d…
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, an advertisement for a product that the contact had never purchased suddenly took over the infotainment system, which required the driver to interact with the infotainment screen and to return…
Advertisement pops up for Siri’s radio while driving. Distracts from navigation and other primary functions
Infotainment screen pops up ads at random times, whether I'm parked or actively driving. This distraction causes me to look away from the road and figure out how to close it so I can get my GPS back. It is always SiriusXM ads, which I did not agree to be enrolled into and have si…
Pop up ads for SiriusXM while driving are a dangerous distraction. They pop up with a sound from the speakers, making me think somethings wrong with my car and distracting me from the road. It also doesn't close by itself.
Shortly after I bought the new car from a dealership in June 2025, I noticed the driver side mirror vibrates at speed above 60 mph, which makes the images in the mirror become quite blurry and makes it hard to judge the distance of other vehicles especially at night. I took the …
Upon driving off the lot at highway speeds I noticed that the driver's side mirror was vibrating more than expected. Over the last few months of ownership and at almost 6,000 miles the vibration has gotten worse.
I buy the car couple weeks ago. The car is beautiful and works fine. The driver seat is notoriously uncomfortable. It just unbelievable painful. It is some drivable because of the pain and discomfort. I want resolution I want the seat to be upgrade with electric one. I am a…
The drivers side mirror shakes and vibrates during normal local driving on my brand new 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Limited. I brought it in to be fixed and they did work on it but it did not fix the problem. I am have to bring it back a second time. I am reporting this as this is a…
Driver's side mirror wobbles/vibrates at highway speeds causing blurriness of objects and LED light trials. The dealer serviced it with a Subaru provided Service Bulletin #12-268-25 but still have the issue after that initial fix. This is a brand new car purchased in June 2025.…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek.
Recalls for 2025 Subaru Crosstrek
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2025 Subaru Crosstrek — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek has 31 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (8 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?▾
#1: Uncategorized Issues (8 complaints). #2: Lane Departure (7 complaints). #3: Visibility (6 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?▾
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 31 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?▾
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Uncategorized Issues issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Subaru Crosstrek reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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