The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek is associated with 131 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 28 reports (21% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 26 to 31 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 131 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Other / Uncategorized (28 / 21%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 4 crash / 3 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 26–31 MPG (3 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
26–31MPG
3 EPA certified variants (2L 4-Cyl hybrid and 2l 4-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
131
131 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
5 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
XV Crosstrek Hybrid AWD Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 29 MPG 33 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
XV Crosstrek AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 26 MPG 33 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
XV Crosstrek AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV AWD 15.1%
Hybrid SUV AWD 15.1%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Subaru Crosstrek models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek?

Summary of 131 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
131
Crash Reports
4
Fire Reports
3
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
1

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 23 complaints (1 crash)
Powertrain 11 complaints (1 crash)
Steering 7 complaints
Engine 6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Subaru Crosstrek problems & component breakdown (39 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #19V149000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
View all 2016 Subaru Crosstrek recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.