2026 Subaru Crosstrek recalls and problems

The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek has 1 recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

Do not drive warning. NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done. Affected campaign: 26V685000.

How the 2026 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 15 Crosstrek model years — 14th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls

11complaints

1crashes

0fires

1injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Suspension

Oct 19, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V685000 · 8 vehicles

Do not drive

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.

Risk: A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the left-front lower control arm ball joint assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI26.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other3

Electrical System2

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Lane Departure2

Vehicle Speed Control2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2026 vs. other Subaru Crosstrek years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2026. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek, the latest from Oct 19, 2026 (suspension). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (3), electrical system (2), forward collision avoidance (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek?

1 recall for this model year carries a "Do Not Drive" advisory. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.