Subaru · Crosstrek · 2023
2023 Subaru Crosstrek
0
Recalls
29
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek has no recalls and 29 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (7 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is unknown or other with 7 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 29 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are unknown or other (7), visibility/wiper (4), engine (3).
- Vehicle
- 2023 Subaru Crosstrek
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 29
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
15.6% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Owner Complaints
29 totalENGINE
Feb 14, 2026
Passenger side valve cover gasket and spark plug seal failure.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jan 30, 2026
I was driving today January 30th 2026 on the road going 35 mph into the sunlight and all of the sudden my vehicle acted like I slammed on my brakes and I jerked forward almost hitting my chin in the steering wheel. Luckily no one was close behind me or I could have easily been hi...
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SUSPENSION
Dec 10, 2025
I've never taken my 23 crosstrek off the pavement I'm driving down hyw and my rear struts break my crosstrek has 38 thousand miles on it and it's only 3 and 1/2 years old I've owned many cars were if drove hundreds of thousands mile and none of them broke there struts going down ...
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ENGINE
Oct 7, 2025
Oct 7 2025 when me and my 6 year old daughter. Was leaving after picking her up at mom i drove off then came to stop sign so i slowly hit breaks and car accelerated very dangerous im very concerned
VISIBILITY
Aug 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side windshield cracked unexpectedly. The windshield had developed a crack without impact. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determi...
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SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Aug 1, 2025
THE BRAKE PEDAL SOME TIME GOES DOWN TO THE FLOOR. I BROUGHT VEHICLE IN SUBARU DEALER FOR CHECK UP. THEY STATED THAT THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER IS DEFECTIVE, NEED TO BE REPLACE. THIS IS 2023 VEHICLE AND THE MILEAGE IS ONLY 46,000 MILES. For safety to me and other drivers please i...
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AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CRASH2 injuriesJul 4, 2025
Driving down highway in center lane, at or under speed limit, rainy conditions. Unexpectedly hydroplaned when transitioning from asphalt to bridge. Collided head-on with guardrail on right-hand side of road. Car then rotated and driver side rear collided with guardrail again. Ai...
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AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRASH1 injuryApr 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while turning into a parking spot at 20 MPH and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate, causing the contact to crash the front of the vehicle into the concrete wall. The vehicle came t...
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 13, 2025
The component that is compromised on my '23 Subaru Crosstrek Sport is the windshield. My vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Monday, Jan 13, 2025, a crack formed on my windshield. The crack happened on the inside of the vehicle. It was positioned above the defroste...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
CRASHDec 26, 2024
On the morning of 12/26/24 - I stepped inside my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and turned on the engine. The vehicle was parked in a commuter parking lot near my home to begin with. When I turned on the vehicle - I noticed a loud roaring sound when the engine turned on which i thought ...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 29 total
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek have?
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
NHTSA has received 29 owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek are unknown or other (7 reports), visibility/wiper (4 reports), engine (3 reports).
Does the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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