Subaru
Crosstrek
Subaru Crosstrek: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeSubaru
ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2016–2027
New registrations (EU)2017–2019, 2021–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Subaru Crosstrek – Third generation2022–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GU |
| Production | 2022–present |
| Model years | 2024–present (North America) |
| Platform | Subaru Global Platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L FB20D H4 2.5 L FB25D H4 Gasoline hybrid/mild hybrid 2.0 L FB20D e-Boxer H4 2.5 L FB25D S:HEV H4 |
| Electric motor | 13 hp Permanent magnet AC synchronous (e-Boxer) 118 hp Toyota AC Synchronous Motor (S:HEV/Hybrid) |
| Transmissions | Lineartronic CVT eCVT (S:HEV/Hybrid) |
| Drivetrain | MHEV (e-Boxer) Power-split (S:HEV/Hybrid) |
| Battery | 13.5 kw/118.4V/4.8Ah lithium-ion (e-Boxer) 8.8/5.5 (total/usable) kWh 351.5 V PHEV 1.1 kWh Lithium-ion (S:HEV/Hybrid) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Length | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,575–1,580 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,540–1,620 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōta, Gunma United States: Lafayette, Indiana (SIA; since May 2023) |
Subaru Crosstrek – Second generation2017–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GT |
| Production | 2017–2023 |
| Model years | 2018–2023 (North America) |
| Platform | Subaru Global Platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.6 L FB16 H4 2.0 L FB20D H4 2.5 L FB25D H4 Gasoline plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2.0 L FB20V H4 Gasoline mild hybrid 2.0 L FB20D e-Boxer H4 |
| Electric motor | 17 hp Electric motor in transmission (e-BOXER) 118 hp Permanent-magnet synchronous AC motor (Hybrid) |
| Transmissions | Lineartronic CVT 6-speed manual (North America) Hybrid Lineartronic™ CVT |
| Drivetrain | MHEV (Crosstrek/XV e-BOXER) PHEV (Crosstrek/XV Plug-in Hybrid) |
| Battery | 48V Li-ion (MHEV) 8.8 kWh Li-ion (PHEV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Length | 4,465 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōta, Gunma (Main Plant; Yajima Plant) Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur (TCMA) |
Subaru Crosstrek – First generation2012–2017
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | GP |
| Production | 2012–2017 |
| Model years | 2013–2017 (North America) |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.6 L FB16 H4 2.0 L FB20B H4 Gasoline hybrid 2.0 L FB20X H4 Diesel 2.0 L EE20 H4 |
| Electric motor | 13.4 hp Permanent-magnet synchronous AC motor (Hybrid) |
| Transmissions | Lineartronic CVT 5-speed manual 6-speed manual (Europe, South America and Australia) |
| Wheelbase | 2,635 mm |
| Length | 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōta, Gunma (Main Plant; Yajima Plant) Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur (TCMA) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2017–2025 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2018–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2021, 2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) and electricity |
| 2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 8.1–9.0 L/100 km | 8.7–9.8 L/100 km | 6.9–8.1 L/100 km | – |
| 2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km | – |
| 2017–2025 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km | 6.9–7.1 L/100 km | – |
| 2018–2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | – |
| 2019–2021, 2023 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 6.7 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km | 27 km |
| 2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | – |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Petrol | 1995 cm³ | – | 1612–1628 kg | 174 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2023–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1995 cm³ | 100 kW (136 PS) | 1670–1703 kg | 174 g/km (WLTP) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2017–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (regular) and electricity |
| Configurations listed | 32 |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 88 kW DCPM; 88 kW AC Induction |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol hybrid |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,995 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 100 kW (136 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,612–1,703 kg |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2016–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2017–2019, 2021–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility and wipers | 341 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Electrical system | 190 | 2016, 2018, 2019 |
| Engine and cooling | 131 | 2018, 2019, 2021 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 97 | 2016, 2018, 2019 |
| Driver assistance | 70 | 2021, 2024, 2025 |
| Steering | 56 | 2016, 2019, 2024 |
| Brakes | 48 | 2017, 2019, 2024 |
| Speed control and cruise | 44 | 2016, 2018, 2019 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 38 | 2016, 2019, 2021 |
| Body and structure | 33 | 2016, 2018, 2019 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2016–2025: 1122 complaints, 61 with a crash and 13 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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