NHTSA has 285 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, received from 2019 to 2026. The most-reported system is visibility and wipers (123 complaints, 43%), followed by electrical system (53) and unknown or other (49). Owners reported 7 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries and 0 deaths. Median mileage at failure: 10,542 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020, with 91 received that year. 7 safety recalls cover this model year.
285NHTSA complaints
7safety recalls
7crashes reported
3fires reported
5injuries
0deaths
Quick answers
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek?
Owners report visibility and wipers problems most often: 123 of 285 NHTSA complaints (43%), followed by electrical system (53) and engine (35).
How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The most recent is 21V264000 (electrical system, 2021-04-15).
At what mileage do 2019 Subaru Crosstrek problems happen?
The median mileage at failure is 10,542 miles, across 179 complaints that reported mileage.
Have owners reported crashes or fires in the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek?
Yes. Owners reported 7 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries and 0 deaths in NHTSA complaints.
Problems by system
System
Complaints
Share
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Median miles
Visibility and wipers
123
43%
0
0
1
12,000
Electrical system
53
19%
0
1
0
9,000
Unknown or other
49
17%
1
1
0
8,000
Engine
35
12%
2
1
1
7,990
Power train
24
8%
2
1
1
15,000
Steering
15
5%
0
0
0
3,700
Fuel system
14
5%
1
0
0
6,702
Speed control
8
3%
1
0
2
18,500
Service brakes
7
2%
3
0
2
28,000
Structure
7
2%
0
0
0
7,500
Forward collision avoidance
4
1%
1
0
0
20,000
Suspension
4
1%
0
0
0
10,500
Air bags
2
1%
0
0
0
8,000
Exterior lighting
2
1%
0
0
0
300
Lane departure
2
1%
0
0
0
7,000
Seats
2
1%
0
1
0
12,000
Tether
2
1%
0
0
0
–
Wheels
2
1%
0
0
0
–
Carry handle
1
<1%
0
0
0
–
Interior lighting
1
<1%
0
0
0
–
Seat belts
1
<1%
0
0
0
8,000
Tires
1
<1%
0
0
0
–
A complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints received by year
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Safety recalls (7)
21V264000 · Electrical system · 2021-04-15
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Defect: 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."
Risk: 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.
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
The windshield cracked without impact or any other obvious means of damage. I have had 2 other windshields crack in the same manner, the first being December 2022, second March 2024, and now April 2025. All incidents have starts from the bottom on the windshield on the passenger side, and…
Visibility and wipers · NHTSA complaint 11655941, received 2025-04-21
The windshield cracked for no reason while parked in our garage. The windshield was not stuck by any objects, the car was simply setting parked in our garage. There is no evidence of any object striking the windshield such as a rock chip or other items. The Crack is in line with the left side…
Visibility and wipers · NHTSA complaint 11570608, received 2024-02-07
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 while driving $2,249. 2. Recommend replacing all 4 TPMS sensors due to low voltage codes present…
Electrical system · NHTSA complaint 11757124, received 2026-08-15
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the battery failed to remain charged. During the failure, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local…
Electrical system · NHTSA complaint 11751836, received 2026-07-21
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.
Engine · NHTSA complaint 11754778, received 2026-08-04
In the middle of driving car stuttered, engine light went on, and car stalled. Unable to restart, Engine cranks but would not turn over. Had car towed for repair. Diagnostic shows engine coil short causing blown fuse. Subaru has an active recall for this identical issue for my same year and model…
Engine · NHTSA complaint 11737121, received 2026-05-11
Other Subaru Crosstrek model years
2012 · 2 complaints
2013 · 26 complaints
2014 · 16 complaints
2015 · 17 complaints
2016 · 132 complaints
2017 · 94 complaints
2018 · 195 complaints
2020 · 69 complaints
2021 · 115 complaints
2022 · 31 complaints
2023 · 35 complaints
2024 · 120 complaints
2025 · 45 complaints
2026 · 9 complaints
Source
Built from the NHTSA complaints flat file and the NHTSA recalls flat files, data as of 2026-10-22. Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models collect more of them.