Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has 7 recalls, 274 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
274
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V404000
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. ...
20V189000
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 ...
19V065000
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) un...
21V263000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabili...
21V264000
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 ...
19V856000
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...
19V743000
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 continu...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The rear differential had a contained catastrophic failure. The vehicle had been serviced according ... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH... |
| Dec 20, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Own a 2019 Suburu Crosstrek vehicle that has unexpectedly accelerated/lurched on its own when pullin... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The car started shaking and shuddering at 40 mph on a straight road and I had several losses of moti... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there ... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Dashboard warning lights required an inspection by a qualified mechanic and made the assessment of a... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | PCV problems and the dealership saying they fixed and completed this recall and have not done so and... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle would struggle with starting intermittently over the past 2 years. Last week It became a ... |
| Jun 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. While the contact was attempting to start the vehicle, the... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield cracked without impact or any other obvious means of damage. I have had 2 other winds... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while taking the vehicle for a routine ... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Hello! I started financing my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek in 04/2023. A month after that date, I had a hea... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Subaru owners have reported experiencing premature parasitic battery drain in vehicles equipped with... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | STEERING | Intermittent Power Steering Malfunction while driving causing car to violently "self-steer". Vehic... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle) | Using the seat belt with the safe lock feature for rear facing, the car seat becomes loose within 2-... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Per NHTSA Product Campaign Bulletin WRE-21, all ignition coils on my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Premium w... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | STRUCTURE | While driving on the freeway at approximately 60 MPH, the sunroof on my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek sudden... |
| Nov 12, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I sent my Crosstrek to the dealer for the WRE21 recall. After retrieving the car from the dealershi... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact's husband ... |
| May 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Anti-lockout mechanism failed to prevent telematics-initiated lockout. 1) Driver placed live child... |