2019 Subaru Crosstrek: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 281 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 7 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
281
Complaints
7
Recalls
6
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
5
Injuries
29.2
Severity index
Severity index 29.2 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 123 2019 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek ranks 86 of 123 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 30% of its model-year peers. See the full 2019 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 113 | 40.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 52 | 18.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 49 | 17.4% |
| ENGINE | 33 | 11.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 23 | 8.2% |
| STEERING | 15 | 5.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | 4.6% |
| VISIBILITY | 11 | 3.9% |
The single most-reported system is VISIBILITY/WIPER, cited in 113 of 281 complaints (40.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 91 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 9 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.