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2019 Subaru Crosstrek Recalls, Complaints & Specs

7 safety recalls list the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, and owners have filed 284 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

7
safety recalls
284
owner complaints to NHTSA
6 / 3
complaints citing a crash / fire
25–35
MPG combined (EPA)

7 safety recalls for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 21V263000 Reported 408,271 vehicles potentially affected Subaru of America, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.…

  2. Software (electrical system) and 3 other components

    NHTSA 21V264000 Reported 466,205 vehicles potentially affected Subaru of America, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021.…

  3. Seat belts: rear/other

    NHTSA 20V189000 Reported 4,862 vehicles potentially affected Subaru of America, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is…

  4. Crankcase (pcv) (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 19V856000 Reported 51,613 vehicles potentially affected Subaru of America, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge.…

  5. Software (electrical system) and ignition (electrical system)

    NHTSA 19V743000 Reported 466,205 vehicles potentially affected Subaru of America, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain…

  6. Glass, side/rear (visibility) and visibility

    NHTSA 19V404000 Reported 256 vehicles potentially affected Subaru of America, Inc.

    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 Materials."

    Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side rear-door window glass, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's…

  7. Electric power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 19V065000 Reported 10,417 vehicles potentially affected Subaru of America, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact…

284 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have filed 284 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 13,814 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 91 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Recently, Aug 13 we took the 2019 Crosstrek to the to the Subaru center for oil change and a general inspection. Two big problems revealed. 1. Recommend replacing both rear wheel bearings due to noise”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 15, 2026 · Wheels

“My engine overheated at 125,000 miles roughly and 2025 and this year the engine oil is leaking into the coolant tank at 135,000 miles.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 4, 2026 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek (Crosstrek AWD, Crosstrek Hybrid AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined25–35 mpg
City / Highway23–36 / 29–35
FuelRegular, Regular Gas and Electricity
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine4 cyl, 2 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd

Compare Subaru Crosstrek model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Subaru Crosstrek model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2012 Subaru Crosstrek02
2013 Subaru Crosstrek126
2014 Subaru Crosstrek116
2015 Subaru Crosstrek117
2016 Subaru Crosstrek1132
2017 Subaru Crosstrek194
2018 Subaru Crosstrek5195
2019 Subaru Crosstrek7284
2020 Subaru Crosstrek069
2021 Subaru Crosstrek1115
2022 Subaru Crosstrek031
2023 Subaru Crosstrek034
2024 Subaru Crosstrek2119
2025 Subaru Crosstrek044
2026 Subaru Crosstrek08

Checking a specific 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

How do I know if my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Subaru dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V065000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Subaru models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.