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2019 Subaru Crosstrek: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, most recently filed April 2021. Owners have filed 284 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility/wiper. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 7campaigns 2 engine · 1 suspension · 1 seat belt Source: NHTSA Complaints 284filed Owner reports, 2015–2024 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 5★overall ★★★★★ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 35mpg combined $1,866/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 2 L 4-cyl· CVT 3 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (7)

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V263000 Filed Apr 15, 2021

Rear Stabilizer Bracket Bolts May Detach

Suspension · rear
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
95.9% repairedof 408,271 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V264000 Filed Apr 15, 2021

ECM Software May Cause Stall

Electrical system · ignition
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
93.9% repairedof 466,205 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V189000 Filed Mar 31, 2020

Rear Seat Belt Assemblies May Not Lock As Intended

Seat belts · rear/other
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
92.2% repairedof 4,862 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V856000 Filed Dec 2, 2019

PCV Valve Can Separate

Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control · crankcase (pcv)
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
95.8% repairedof 51,613 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V743000 Filed Oct 18, 2019

ECM Software May Cause Stall

Electrical system · ignition
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
93.2% repairedof 466,205 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V404000 Filed May 30, 2019

Window Glass Improperly Tempered/FMVSS 205

Visibility
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.
82.8% repairedof 256 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V065000 Filed Feb 6, 2019

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

Steering · electric power assist system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
100% repairedof 10,417 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (284)

284 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility/wiper is mentioned most often.

6involved a crash
3involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 284.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2019 compares with other Crosstrek years

Best and worst Crosstrek years →
17 132 94 195 284 69 115 31 34 119
2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 15.6%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2019 Subaru Crosstrek sw awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 35 mpg combined

35
mpg combined
36
city
35
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$1,900
CO₂ tailpipe
151 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$1,866per year
$156per month
429gallons a year

Miles ÷ 35 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2019 Subaru Crosstrek configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · CVTAll-Wheel Drive36 / 35 / 35$1,900151
2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVTAll-Wheel Drive27 / 33 / 29$2,300301
2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualAll-Wheel Drive23 / 29 / 25$2,700353

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Crosstrek years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2020 Subaru Crosstrek report69 complaints · 0 campaigns →2018 Subaru Crosstrek report195 complaints · 5 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2019 Subaru Crosstrek FAQ

How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 21V263000 (suspension), 21V264000 (engine), 20V189000 (seat belt), 19V856000 (engine), 19V743000 (electrical), 19V404000 (visibility), 19V065000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2019 Subaru Crosstrek problems?

Owners filed 284 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility/wiper (113), Electrical system (53), Unknown or other (49) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 36 city, 35 highway and 35 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek get?

NHTSA rated the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek sw awd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.6% rollover risk).

How does the 2019 Crosstrek compare with other years?

Among the 2015–2021 Subaru Crosstrek model years at least five years old, the 2015 drew the fewest complaints (17) and the 2019 the most (284). The 2019 drew 284. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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