Subaru Crosstrek Lemon Law

Subaru recalled the 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid because a fuel filler cap seal can let fuel spill when the tank is near full, raising a fire risk, with a park-outside and limit-fuel warning. Across model years, the Crosstrek has also drawn CVT (continuously variable transmission) complaints and, on some engines, excessive oil consumption.

Recurring transmission problems or an engine that burns oil can substantially impair the Crosstrek's use and value.

A recall isn't automatically a lemon. But if a substantial defect can't be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, or your Crosstrek is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement — with Subaru paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your Crosstrek has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Subaru Crosstrek qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Subaru pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.