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2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek
7 Total recalls
Apr 15, 2021 Latest recall date
276 Complaint reports
$2,129 Estimated fuel cost
Quick answer: The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has 7 official recalls and 276 consumer complaints in our database. The latest recall date is Apr 15, 2021. The most common complaint categories include visibility/wiper, unknown or other, electrical system. Estimated annual fuel cost is $2,129 based on the current calculator assumptions.

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Recall homework

There are 7 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.

Owner complaint pattern

Owner complaints most often mention visibility/wiper, unknown or other, electrical system. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.

Service bulletin signal

509 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.

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Safety ratings

Official safety ratings were found for 1 tested variant of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek.

Overall 5/5 stars
Frontal crash 4/5 stars
Side crash 5/5 stars
Rollover 4/5 stars

Displayed variant: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD ; rollover risk 15.6%

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How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have?

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7 official recalls on record for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. 48 matched quarterly completion reports are available.

Latest recall: April 15, 2021

Recall data is based on official records. This page is not an official VIN recall check. Always confirm open recalls with an official VIN lookup, the manufacturer, or an authorized dealer. Completion reports are campaign-level, delayed, and not VIN-specific.
Campaign Component Summary Consequence Remedy Date Completion
21V263000 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. Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Apr 2021 2023-1
375,222 remedied / 408,271 involved (91.9%)
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 continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit. A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Apr 2021 2023-1
412,561 remedied / 466,205 involved (88.5%)
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 seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended. In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury. 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. Mar 2020 2022-1
4,214 remedied / 4,862 involved (86.7%)
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) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving. An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. 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. Dec 2019 2021-2
49,261 remedied / 51,613 involved (95.4%)
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 continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse. If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Oct 2019 2021-1
431,973 remedied / 466,205 involved (92.7%)
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials." Improperly tempered glass can shatter into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury. 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. May 2019 2020-3
212 remedied / 256 involved (82.8%)
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) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance. Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Feb 2019 2020-2
10,417 remedied / 10,417 involved (100%)

Are there federal defect investigations for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek?

Official records show 1 federal defect investigation matched to the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek.

0 open 1 closed
Investigations are not recalls. They show official defect reviews and may close without a recall, or may reference a related campaign when one exists.
Action Status Component Subject Opened Related recall
DP22005 Closed ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
Jan 2023
Closed Aug 2023
22V063000

Are there manufacturer notices for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek?

Official records show 509 manufacturer communications on record for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek.

0 warranty 0 service campaigns 0 software/OTA

Common components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (281), EQUIPMENT (175), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (47), ENGINE (43), POWER TRAIN (37)

Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions, software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
Date Type Component Summary ID / document
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions UNKNOWN OR OTHER This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20. 11032034
07-240-26R
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions POWER TRAIN This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures. 11032040
03-97-26
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions UNKNOWN OR OTHER This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. 11032039
01-167-08R
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions POWER TRAIN In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) to ten (10) years or one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles (whichever comes first). 11032037
16-155-25R
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions WHEELS This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected. 11032035
05-97-26
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions UNKNOWN OR OTHER This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. 11030557
01-167-08R
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions STRUCTURE:BODY This bulletin announces the repair procedure for the 12v terminal on the inverter to address concerns regarding corrosion buildup. 11030572
19-01-26
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. 11030560
10-105-25R
Mar 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully 11030567
15-219-18R
Mar 2026 Other ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs. 11030561
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What are the most common 2019 Subaru Crosstrek complaints?

276 total complaints on record

How much does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek cost in fuel?

Estimated annual cost $2,129 $177/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 25.4 MPG
Energy used 473 gal/yr
Price assumption $4.50 $/gal

Assumptions: 23 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG · Regular Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jun 3, 2026)

353 g/mi CO2Fuel score 5/10Smog 7/10

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