2019 Subaru Crosstrek problems and recalls
Owners have filed 284 complaints on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, and NHTSA has issued 7 recalls. The most cited component is the Visibility/Wiper (113 complaints).
284
Complaints
7
Recalls
6
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
5
Injuries
37.2
Severity index
Severity index 37.2 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 99 of 123 by severity index among 2019 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 20% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2019 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 113 | 39.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 53 | 18.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 49 | 17.3% |
| ENGINE | 34 | 12.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 24 | 8.5% |
| STEERING | 15 | 5.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | 4.6% |
| VISIBILITY | 11 | 3.9% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 91 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 12 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 0.3x those in 2020 to 2022 (43 against 168).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V404000 | 30/05/2019 | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing |
| 20V189000 | 31/03/2020 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended. |
| 19V065000 | 06/02/2019 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance. |
| 21V263000 | 15/04/2021 | SUSPENSION:REAR | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach. |
| 21V264000 | 15/04/2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit. |
| 19V856000 | 02/12/2019 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving. |
| 19V743000 | 18/10/2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse. |
Other Subaru Crosstrek model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 10 years side by side.
- 2016sev 44.6
- 2017sev 69.5
- 2018sev 39.1
- 2020sev 64.9
- 2021sev 71.5
- 2022sev 68.4
- 2023sev 81.3
- 2024sev 60.0
- 2025sev 59.4
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-18. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.