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2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
7
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

7 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

7 recalls
281 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
7
Owner complaints
281
Complaints citing a crash
6

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

7 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

7 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V404000high

    Visibility issue

    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 Materials."

    Consequence

    Improperly tempered glass can shatter into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.

    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 number for this recall is WUG-92.

    Full campaign record
  • 20V189000high

    Safety restraint issue

    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.

    Consequence

    In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

    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 WRC-20.

    Full campaign record
  • 19V065000high

    Steering issue

    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.

    Consequence

    Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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 Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.

    Full campaign record
  • 21V263000high

    Suspension issue

    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.

    Consequence

    Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.

    Full campaign record
  • 21V264000high

    Electrical issue

    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.

    Consequence

    A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.

    Full campaign record
  • 19V856000high

    Engine issue

    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.

    Consequence

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

    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. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08.

    Full campaign record
  • 19V743000high

    Electrical issue

    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.

    Consequence

    If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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 stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    4 / 5
    Passenger
    4 / 5
  • Side crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
    Side pole
    5 / 5
  • Rollover

    Rollover risk
    15.6%
    Dynamic tip
    No Tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
Optional
Lane departure warning
Optional

What the ratings mean

NHTSA gives the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 5 out of 5 stars overall. NHTSA does not publish enough comparable results for this class and year to rank it against peers.

NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.

NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 15.6% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.

NHTSA crash tests

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Frontal crash crash test
Frontal crash Video
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Side crash crash test
Side crash Video
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Side pole crash test
Side pole Video

Fuel economy & emissions

The EPA holds no fuel-economy record for this model year.

The EPA does not publish a record for every model year.

Consumer complaints

281 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

281
Total
6
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Injuries

Most reported components

  • VISIBILITY120
  • ENGINE43
  • OTHER40
  • ELECTRICAL34
  • STEERING13

Notable Issues

281 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries. 6 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

visibility issues (wipers, defrost, mirrors)120
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)43
miscellaneous issues40

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 21V263000

    Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V264000

    A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 20V189000

    In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

  4. Recall

    Recall 19V856000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 19V743000

    If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall

    Recall 19V404000

    Improperly tempered glass can shatter into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.

  7. Recall

    Recall 19V065000

    Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V263000

    Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V264000

    A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 20V189000

    In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

  4. Recall

    Recall 19V856000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 19V743000

    If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.