Subaru vehicles: safety, fuel economy, and recalls

Every Subaru model indexed from NHTSA and EPA. Use the table below to compare models or jump to a specific model for year-by-year detail.

Models

Avg safety (stars)

5.00

Recalls

Complaints

Safety ratings by model

Best NHTSA five-star overall rating across indexed trims. Models without NCAP data are omitted.

Models

Model	Best safety	Best MPG	Action
Ascent		23 mpg	View profile
B9 Tribeca	not tested	n/a	View profile
Baja	not tested	n/a	View profile
Brat	not tested	n/a	View profile
BRZ		28 mpg	View profile
Crosstrek		n/a	View profile
DL	not tested	n/a	View profile
Forester		n/a	View profile
GL	not tested	n/a	View profile
GL-10	not tested	n/a	View profile
GLF	not tested	n/a	View profile
Impreza		30 mpg	View profile
Justy	not tested	n/a	View profile
Legacy		n/a	View profile
Loyale	not tested	n/a	View profile
Outback		n/a	View profile
RX	not tested	n/a	View profile
Solterra		n/a	View profile
Standard	not tested	n/a	View profile
SVX	not tested	n/a	View profile
Trailseeker	not tested	n/a	View profile
Uncharted	not tested	129 mpg	View profile
WRX		24 mpg	View profile
XT	not tested	n/a	View profile
XT6	not tested	n/a	View profile
XV CrossTrek		n/a	View profile

Recent Subaru recalls

Latest 10 NHTSA campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text.

23V755000 - 2023-11-09safety
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
23V754000 - 2023-11-09safety
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
23V551000 - 2023-08-04safety
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
22V907000 - 2022-08-12safety
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components.
21V263000 - 2021-04-15safety
SUSPENSION:REAR
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.
21V264000 - 2021-04-15safety
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
20V189000 - 2020-03-31safety
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
19V856000 - 2019-12-02safety
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
19V743000 - 2019-10-18safety
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
19V744000 - 2019-10-17safety
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Impreza and 2018 Crosstrek vehicles equipped with an aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve. The PCV valve may come apart, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, possibly resulting in a loss of power while driving.

Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.

Frequently asked

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Where does the safety data come from?+

Five-star ratings come from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Not every trim and year is tested. Untested vehicles appear without a star score on their profile.

How often is Subaru data refreshed?+

We re-ingest NHTSA recalls and complaints on a recurring schedule. EPA fuel economy is refreshed annually from the bulk dataset. See the methodology page for details.

Disclaimer. CarCabin is not a dealer, mechanic, or automotive advisor. Recall data should always be verified at nhtsa.gov with your VIN. This page is for educational purposes only.