2026 Subaru Trailseeker: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker is rated 114 to 117 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2026 Trailseeker AWD at 117 MPGe with a range of 281 miles.
How the Trailseeker ranks in its class
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the Trailseeker ranks 4th (tied with 2 others) of 23 for combined mileage (117 MPGe) and 2nd (tied with 4 others) of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($650 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 103 MPGe and costs $750 a year.
Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 7 of 23)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Tesla Model Y | 2026 Model Y Standard AWD | 127 | $600 |
| 2 | 2026 Subaru Solterra | 2026 Solterra AWD | 120 | $650 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota bZ | 2026 bZ AWD | 120 | $650 |
| 4 | 2026 Subaru TrailseekerThis car | 2026 Trailseeker AWD | 117 | $650 |
| 4 | 2026 Subaru Uncharted | 2026 Uncharted AWD | 117 | $650 |
| 4 | 2026 Toyota C-HR | 2026 C-HR AWD 18inch | 117 | $650 |
| 7 | 2026 Lexus RZ | 2026 RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) | 110 | $700 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Trailseeker AWD, Electric: 126 MPGe city, 107 highway, 117 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Trailseeker version is $650 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Uncharted costs $60 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Uncharted costs $300 less to fuel than the Trailseeker (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
The Trailseeker against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Trailseeker (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Trailseeker | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Subaru Uncharted | 2026 Uncharted AWD | 117 MPGe | $650 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota C-HR | 2026 C-HR AWD 18inch | 117 MPGe | $650 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2026 Subaru Solterra | 2026 Solterra AWD | 120 MPGe | $650 | 3 higher | same | Compare |
Every version of the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trailseeker AWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 126 | 107 | 117 MPGe | $650 | - | 281 | cheapest |
| 2026 Trailseeker 20 inch AWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 125 | 103 | 114 MPGe | $700 | - | 274 | +$50 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2026 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Trailseeker; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Trailseeker AWD puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 2 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Trailseeker AWD: fuel economy score 9, greenhouse gas score 10.
Electric range and charging
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Trailseeker AWDElectric | 281 | 8 h | 117 | 29 | $4.35 |
| 2026 Trailseeker 20 inch AWDElectric | 274 | 8 h | 114 | 30 | $4.50 |
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Trailseeker electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026This page | 117 MPGe | 2 | this page |
No 2025 Subaru Trailseeker is in the agency's file, so there is no earlier year to compare with.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2026
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 SUBARU TRAILSEEKER SUV BEV AWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 30 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2026
30 complaints for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 |
0 of the 30 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker (as TRAILSEEKER). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2026
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Trailseeker itself is at 117 MPGe.
Other Subaru models of 2026
More Subaru models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2026 Subaru Trailseeker gets the best mileage?
The 2026 Trailseeker AWD with 117 MPGe combined (126 city, 107 highway).
How much does a 2026 Subaru Trailseeker cost to fuel for a year?
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker costs between $650 and $700 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Trailseeker AWD at $650; the dearest is the 2026 Trailseeker 20 inch AWD at $700. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker rank among 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker is 4th of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Tesla Model Y at 127 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Toyota bZ at 120 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2026 Subaru Uncharted at 117 MPGe.
How far can the electric Trailseeker go on a full charge?
2026 Trailseeker AWD: 281 miles; 2026 Trailseeker 20 inch AWD: 274 miles, by the agency's tests.
How long does the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker take to charge, and what does it cost?
The 2026 Trailseeker AWD takes 8 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 29 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.35 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
How did the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 SUBARU TRAILSEEKER SUV BEV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4.
Do owners complain about the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker?
30 complaints for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (28 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.