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2021 Subaru Crosstrek

Plug-in hybrid Gas

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26

Safety Signal

85 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns 2

Complaints8 crash · 2 fire · 6 injured reported 116

Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA 35 mpg

2027 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crosstrek Hybrid AWD, is EPA-rated at 35 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 116 complaints, most often about the visibility/wiper. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

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Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Range	kWh/100mi	Charge (240V)	Annual fuel*
Crosstrek Hybrid AWD	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl + 88 kW AC Induction	36	35	35 (46 MPGe blended)	17 mi electric	38	2 h	$1,900
Crosstrek AWD	Gas	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	28	33	30	—	—	—	$2,250
Crosstrek AWD	Gas	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	27	34	29	—	—	—	$2,300
Crosstrek AWD	Gas	AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	22	29	25	—	—	—	$2,700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43687, 42606, 42607, 42605.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates

Configuration	Smog rating	Emission standard	Where it can be sold new	SmartWay
Crosstrek Hybrid AWD	6–7 / 10	Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 / California LEV-III SULEV30	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	SmartWay
Crosstrek AWD	6–7 / 10	Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 / California LEV-III SULEV30	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body style	Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors	5
GVWR class	Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders	4
Displacement	2 L

Engine Output

Horsepower

152 hp

Fuel Economy

Fuel	Gasoline

Seating

Seat rows	2
Seating capacity	5 seats

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Backup camera, Blind-spot monitoring, Electronic stability control

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Hybrid+ES+BSD+NAVI+MOONROOF+HEATED STEERING WHEEL, Limited+ES+BSD, Limited+NAVI+ES+BSD, Premium). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada

Length	176.0 in
Width (body, without mirrors)	70.9 in
Height	63.8 in
Wheelbase	105.1 in
Track, front	61.0 in
Track, rear	61.4 in
Curb weight	3,190–3,307 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear	54/46

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 4 configurations: 4-door SUV Convenience, 4-door SUV Limited, 4-door SUV Sport, 4-door SUV Touring. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Power Train

WRQ-23

95,830 vehicles 90% reported repaired built Feb 8, 2021 – Jul 30, 2021

Problem 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. Risk An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 23V755000 reported Nov 9, 2023 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Electrical System

WRD-23

8,413 vehicles 96% reported repaired

Problem Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging. Risk A 12-Volt battery that is unable to recharge can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-23.

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 23V080000 reported Feb 14, 2023 Subaru of America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021. On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject mat

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Crosstrek

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2021 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Subaru publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Subaru’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

116complaints filed

8 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 6 injuries · 0 deaths reported

5.9 per 10,000 built · Subaru reported 196,235 Crosstrek built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2020: 2 · 2021: 25 · 2022: 25 · 2023: 20 · 2024: 15 · 2025: 10 · 2026: 19

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper 33

Unspecified 25

Forward Collision Avoidance 21

Engine 17

Electrical System 17

Power Train 15

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. The contact stated that after moving the vehicle 10 feet from a pile of snow in cold weather, the vehicle restarted but failed to run and then shut off after 2 minutes. The contact changed the 12-Volt battery.

Electrical System at 125,000 miles Feb 11, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11717316

I just leased a new '21 Crosstrek Limited. With only 90 miles on the car, while driving on the highway using the adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist, the vehicle started aggressively jerking over towards semi trucks (while going 70mph)- I had to give significant input to not be pulled into a semi truck.

Steering Feb 8, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11451073

The windshield has cracked on the passenger side. It has not put anyone at risk however, this seems to be an issue with many Subaru owners yet Subaru has not done anything about this issue. The vehicle has yet to be inspected

Visibility/Wiper Jan 4, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11446216

The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, while downshifting gears the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure.

Power Train Dec 1, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11442212

In the first 200 miles of ownership, the paint began chipping off of the hood, fenders and front bumper. After 2000 highway miles, there are more chips down to bare metal/plastic than I can count

Structure Sep 7, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11431902

I was crossing two lanes of a very busy ocean front street when the engine “bogged down” . I let off on the gas pedal and then depressed it again, which then caused the engine to go off. I the quickly restarted the engine and was able to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Engine Aug 31, 2021 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11431202

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Subaru itself: 62 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 76 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 32 per 100,000 built. Every Crosstrek model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 7k

miles, typically

Half the 16 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 1,000 and 60,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 16 on file: 10 under 10k, 1 20k–30k, 2 60k–70k, 1 80k–90k, 2 100k–150k.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SW AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Driver-assist crash reports (5)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01

5reports filed

2 minor · 3 no injury reported

Aug 2021 to Nov 2024 · 2 with an air bag deployment · 4 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: not named in the filings

Crash partner: Other 2 · Heavy Truck 1 · Passenger Car 1 · SUV 1

Filed by: Subaru of America, Inc.

Incident	System	Struck	Injury alleged	State	Speed	Report
Nov 2024	Level 2	Passenger Car	no injury reported	AZ	79 mph	1243-9477
Mar 2023	Level 2	Other	no injury reported	IN	—	1243-5197
Dec 2022	Level 2	SUV	minor	TX	45 mph	1243-4796
Sep 2021	Level 2	Other	no injury reported	IA	80 mph	1243-1246
Aug 2021	Level 2	Heavy Truck	minor	NY	72 mph	1243-1379

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

The customer is not alleging any defect with the vehicle. The customer was directed by a retailer to contact Subaru with a request for Goodwill Loyalty Purchase Assistance to be used toward the purchase of a new Subaru vehicle.

Subaru of America, Inc. report 1243-4796 Dec 2022 NHTSA SGO filing

The customer is not alleging any vehicle defect and had contacted Subaru to inquire whether Subaru would reimburse hotel costs. Based on the limited information provided by the customer, the subject vehicle was travelling southbound on a highway in the greater Indianapolis area when traffic came to a sudden stop.

Subaru of America, Inc. report 1243-5197 Mar 2023 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications

Extended coverage on file 1 filing by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

15 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first · Subaru bulletin 09-137-25In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Subaru warranty extension (4) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 468

Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-05

Kindsas classified by NHTSA 413 service bulletins, 55 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Equipment, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train.

11037943 Other
2026-10-05 · Electrical System
This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
11037942 Other
2026-09-28 · Power Train
This announcement provides information on an enhancement of the TechShare CVT diagnostic assitance application.
13-109-26 Service bulletin
2026-09-18 · Unknown Or Other
This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
18-244-26 Service bulletin
2026-09-18 · Electrical System
"This Bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following DTCs: DTC C1956: RH Actuator Circuit DTC C1957: LH Actuator Circuit"
11037930 Other
2026-09-15 · Unknown Or Other
This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
15-333-25R Service bulletin
2026-09-14 · Electrical System
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
15-322-25R Service bulletin
2026-09-14 · Electrical System
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover certain qualifying repairs to the infotainment audio system. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
15-304-22R Service bulletin
2026-09-14 · Electrical System
This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

Code	What it means	Most often filed under	Where it appears
B2A16 B2A16 on Subaru →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Electrical System · Battery →	15 bulletins
P0087 P0087 on Subaru →	Fuel rail pressure is below what the system commanded.	Engine · Fuel pump →	7 bulletins · 1 owner report
B2255 B2255 on Subaru →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Equipment	4 bulletins
B2A20	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Electrical System · Battery →	4 bulletins
P2404 P2404 on Subaru →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Electrical System · Battery →	3 bulletins
P26A6 P26A6 on Subaru →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Engine	1 bulletin · 2 owner reports
C1956	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Electrical System · Battery →	2 bulletins
C1957	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Electrical System · Battery →	2 bulletins
P0016 P0016 on Subaru →	The crankshaft and camshaft are not where they should be relative to each other — timing, chain or phaser.	Electrical System · Battery →	2 bulletins
P0017 P0017 on Subaru →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Electrical System · Battery →	2 bulletins
P0137 P0137 on Subaru →	Downstream bank 1 oxygen sensor reading stuck low.	Engine · Oxygen sensor →	2 bulletins
P0138 P0138 on Subaru →	Downstream bank 1 oxygen sensor reading stuck high.	Engine · Oxygen sensor →	2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

New York inspections 0.87%

failed emissions

12,348 initial inspections of 12,087 vehicles.

Measure	The 2021 Crosstrek	Every 2021 vehicle	Behind it
Failed the emissions check	0.87%	1.9%	12,321
Failed the safety inspection	1.7%	1.5%	12,348
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit	0.11%	0.19%	12,348
Miles driven a year	9,868	10,343	odometer at inspection
Average odometer	51,769	54,681	odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2021 vehicle” is every 2021 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Crosstrek by model year

all years, side by side →

Year Safety Recalls Complaints

2027 A^* 0 0 29 mpg 2026 C 3 9 Do not drive 2025 A 0 45 29 mpg 2024 B 2 120 29 mpg 2023 A 0 35 35 mpg 2022 A 1 31 30 mpg 2021 this page B 2 116 35 mpg 2020 A 1 69 35 mpg 2019 D 8 285 35 mpg 2018 C 5 195 29 mpg 2017 A 1 97 29 mpg 2016 A 1 135 31 mpg

Common questions about the 2021 Crosstrek

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. The most serious on file is 23V755000, covering Power Train. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

NHTSA gave the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it B (85/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

Across the 4 EPA-rated configurations of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, the best EPA combined figure is 35 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

Transport Canada measured it at 176.0 in long, 70.9 in wide (body, without mirrors), 63.8 in tall, on a 105.1 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 3,190–3,307 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, most often about visibility/wiper, unspecified, forward collision avoidance. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 6 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

The EPA smog rating for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek runs 6 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?

The manufacturer has filed 468 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, most often covering electrical system, equipment, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-10-05. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek failed the emissions check on 0.87% of first inspections — lower than the 1.9% for every 2021 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.7% (every 2021 vehicle: 1.5%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

Data	Held	Source	What it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations	4 configurations	EPA certification records	Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates	4 configurations	EPA emission certificates	Smog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls	2	NHTSA recall campaigns	A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints	116	NHTSA complaint database	Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings	1 tested	NHTSA NCAP	Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins	468	NHTSA manufacturer communications	Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations	1	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation	Open and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports	5	NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01	Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSA	9 fields	NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns	What the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions	7 fields	Transport Canada, Canadian Vehicle Specifications	Length, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipment	none	Manufacturer press kit	We have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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