NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Subaru Crosstrek Safety Ratings
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek scores 95 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 40 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100, placing it in the Exceptional band. With a clean recall record, five-star overall NHTSA crash protection, and a full suite of standard crash-avoidance technology, this model year presents a strong safety profile by every federal measure available.
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100 based on NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek ranks 32 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 95 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 16.4% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 40 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 32 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?
The 2025 model year marks a meaningful step forward for the Crosstrek in MotorCaliber's federal-data framework. The Safety Index climbed seven points to 95/100, moving from the Strong band (88/100 in 2024) into the Exceptional band. That gain is grounded in concrete numbers: crash protection scored 66 out of a possible 70 points, avoidance technology reached the maximum 10/10 reflecting forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard, and the defect record component landed at 18.5/20, supported by the zero-recall outcome for this model year. The NHTSA five-star overall rating, matching five stars in both frontal and side categories, anchors the crash-protection score. Rollover is the one area where the vehicle does not reach the top mark, earning four stars with a 16 percent rollover risk, though the dynamic tip test returned a No Tip result. The 40 owner complaints on file are unverified allegations and are relatively modest in volume for a model year still accumulating reports. The combination of no active recalls and top-tier crash scores makes the 2025 year stand apart from its immediate predecessor in measurable safety terms.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek achieved NHTSA's highest overall safety rating, securing five out of five stars. This top-tier assessment is supported by perfect five-star scores in both frontal and side crash protection. Its rollover performance, while strong, did not quite match the perfect marks of other categories, earning four out of five stars with a 16 percent rollover risk. The dynamic tip test, however, indicated no tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20205
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as recall data is updated continuously and a campaign could be opened at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?
Forty unverified owner allegations have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year. The most frequently cited components are Unknown Or Other (12 reports), Lane Departure (9), and Visibility (7), followed by Electrical System (5), Forward Collision Avoidance (4), and Visibility/Wiper (4). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
40 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?
The 2025 Crosstrek currently shows no open recall campaigns; however, prospective buyers of any used vehicle should always verify a specific VIN using NHTSA's free recall lookup tool. Recalls can be issued at any point in a vehicle's lifespan, and remedy completion should be confirmed before any transaction is finalized.
- The 2025 Crosstrek improved its NHTSA Safety Index by seven points over the 2024 model year, rising from 88/100 (Strong) to 95/100 (Exceptional), driven by top crash-test scores and a zero-recall record.
- NHTSA awarded the 2025 model five stars in both frontal and side crash tests, but rollover protection reached only four stars, with a 16 percent rollover risk figure on file.
- This model year has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file, a factor that contributed directly to its 18.5/20 defect-record component score within the Safety Index.
- Among the 40 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, nine specifically allege lane departure system issues and four cite forward collision avoidance concerns, both areas tied to the standard safety technology suite on this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek places
The 2025 Subaru Crosstrek qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Subaru Crosstrek safety questions
Was the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 16.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 40 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Crosstrek years
Rivals in Sedan (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20205), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Subaru Crosstrek 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 32 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.