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2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Verified July 23, 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.

Recalls7
Complaints280
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

7 recalls
280 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
7
Owner complaints
280
Complaints citing a crash
6

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.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.

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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."

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Consumer complaints

280 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

280
Total
6
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Injuries

Most reported components

  • VISIBILITY120
  • ENGINE43
  • OTHER40
  • ELECTRICAL33
  • STEERING13

Notable Issues

280 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

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

Data sources

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Common problems

Subaru Crosstrek problems

1,091 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

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.