Model year 2026 · first-year watch
2026 Subaru Trailseeker, day 91
- 29complaints since Jun 14, 2026
- 0recalls
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 25, 2026 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Changed since July
- 12 new complaints in August, about electrical.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 21st most complaints of the 69 2026 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Electrical28
- Backup camera2
- Exterior Lighting1
- Transmission and drivetrain1
- Fuel and propulsion1
- Other1
- Brakes1
Problems so far
- Battery dies or the car will not start 28 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 8 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 7 reports
Recent reports
“The 12V battery drains and is out of charge on my 2026 Trailseeker when it is parked over several days. I am unable to rely on the car to start after multiple days of being parked in the garage.”
Filed Aug 16, 2026
“2026 Trailseeker 12-volt battery totally dead upon entering vehicle. I was stranded for 2 hours in a remote place. Very unsafe. This is a new vehicle.”
Filed Aug 5, 2026
“I went out to start my car after work and the 12V battery was dead again. This is the 3rd time. I feel unsafe with this happening.”
Filed Jul 31, 2026
“Vehicle charged to 87% of traction battery capacity on 6/18, early morning. Vehicle only used Saturday morning for about 2 miles. 12V battery dead today, Monday June 20 at 12PM”
Filed Jul 20, 2026
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No recalls on file for this model year.
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.