NHTSA has 1,036 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Subaru Outback, received from 2018 to 2026. The most-reported system is visibility and wipers (387 complaints, 37%), followed by electrical system (364) and unknown or other (204). Owners reported 24 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries and 0 deaths. Median mileage at failure: 10,194 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020, with 230 received that year. 3 safety recalls cover this model year.
1,036NHTSA complaints
3safety recalls
24crashes reported
2fires reported
18injuries
0deaths
Quick answers
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Subaru Outback?
Owners report visibility and wipers problems most often: 387 of 1,036 NHTSA complaints (37%), followed by electrical system (364) and engine (40).
How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Outback have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Subaru Outback. The most recent is 21V587000 (fuel system, 2021-07-29).
At what mileage do 2019 Subaru Outback problems happen?
The median mileage at failure is 10,194 miles, across 470 complaints that reported mileage.
Have owners reported crashes or fires in the 2019 Subaru Outback?
Yes. Owners reported 24 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries and 0 deaths in NHTSA complaints.
Problems by system
System
Complaints
Share
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Median miles
Visibility and wipers
387
37%
0
0
0
11,000
Electrical system
364
35%
1
0
0
13,000
Unknown or other
204
20%
1
1
1
9,000
Engine
40
4%
4
1
1
9,629
Forward collision avoidance
36
3%
8
0
6
16,932
Steering
36
3%
1
0
0
2,024
Fuel system
32
3%
4
0
0
15,600
Structure
27
3%
1
0
3
4,600
Speed control
26
3%
10
0
1
5,000
Service brakes
22
2%
9
0
4
7,500
Lane departure
18
2%
0
0
0
15,000
Power train
16
2%
1
1
1
26,214
Air bags
13
1%
6
0
10
7,350
Exterior lighting
11
1%
0
0
0
14,337
Backover prevention
9
1%
2
0
1
24,000
Suspension
7
1%
1
0
0
13,900
Equipment
6
1%
0
0
0
33,500
Seats
5
<1%
1
0
2
2,950
Latches, locks and linkages
4
<1%
0
0
1
30,000
Electronic stability control
3
<1%
0
0
0
3,000
Seat belts
2
<1%
1
0
1
–
Tires
2
<1%
0
0
0
–
Wheels
2
<1%
0
0
0
–
Insert
1
<1%
0
0
0
–
A complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Risk: If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH the front windshield cracked approximately 6 inches from the heat sensor, no warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted however the vehicle was not diagnosed as the contact was advised that…
Visibility and wipers · NHTSA complaint 11754601, received 2026-08-03
Windshield window crack without any reason couple month ago and it keep crack bigger
Visibility and wipers · NHTSA complaint 11723685, received 2026-03-11
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The battery was replaced, but the failure persisted the following day. The contact associated the failure with the Data Communication Module. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by email. The…
Electrical system · NHTSA complaint 11768331, received 2026-10-01
The Starlink infotainment touchscreen in my 2019 Subaru Outback Touring has progressively failed. Visible bubbles have formed under the glass, consistent with screen delamination. The screen registers phantom inputs on its own without being touched ("ghost touch"), changing settings, and…
Electrical system · NHTSA complaint 11761781, received 2026-09-02
I am reaching out regarding the cam carrier leak on my 2019 Subaru Outback. After researching this issue, I discovered that cam carrier leaks are extremely common among Subaru vehicles equipped with the boxer engine, especially Outbacks from this generation. Many owners have reported the same…
Engine · NHTSA complaint 11736217, received 2026-05-07
Front exhaust pipe bellows cracked, allowing exhaust gases including carbon monoxide to enter the passenger cabin. This is the same defect Subaru acknowledged in Service Program WUJ-95R (2015-2016 models) and Warranty Extension WI22-013 (2017-2018 Foresters). The failure pattern extends to 2019…
Engine · NHTSA complaint 11734436, received 2026-04-28
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.