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2025 Subaru Crosstrek Lights Problems

2 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2025Feb 2026
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

highEXTERIOR LIGHTING,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: Feb 2026

Your 2025 Crosstrek is experiencing issues with the lane departure warning system, which is only working on one side. Additionally, two maintenance sensors have illuminated after the vehicle was returned from dealership service. The exterior lighting and driver assistance features may not be functioning as intended on both sides of the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11718546
mediumEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jan 2025

Recently bought this car. Headlights are problematic and dangerous. For one, there are unusual dark spots in the SRH headlights. Even if you turn off SRH, they are still there. Very distracting and feel unsafe driving at night. Also, headlights are dim and do not sufficiently illuminate road. . When driving at night with low beams, I get a distinct demarcation line which I have to look under to see the road. The upper half of the windshield is completely dark while the lower half is clear. This is also very distracting and feels unsafe driving. The lights are too low on the road and those 2 black spots catch your attention and at times can look like something darting in front of your car. I live in a rural area and with few street lights it is difficult driving at night. Everyone that has driven with me cannot believe how bad these headlights are. Please research the comments and videos online, as this is a major complaint and problem. I would like to see these headlights recalled and replaced. Dealer is telling me I can’t change to an aftermarket headlight so I can’t even try to remedy the situation myself.

NHTSA #: 11634028

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