2019 Subaru Crosstrek: recalls and problems
7 recalls and 288 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper.
Most common problems
What owners report
From february 2025 to june 2026, i’ve had to have my car battery replaced 3 times. before the battery dies, i normally lose all of my pre-programmed radio stations, have to increase the volume, and my car will take longer to start. i’ve brought this attention to a subaru dealership (where i go for all of my repairs) and was told that if this keeps occurring, they will have to send an engineer out to look at my vehicl
while operating my 2019 subaru crosstrek- a sudden and severe electrical malfunction occurred. while driving, the left side of the steering wheel overheated rapidly, causing the material to melt onto my arm and inflict a physical burn injury. the active electrical failure inside the steering unit caused a spontaneous thermal event that melted the vehicle's interior. fearing for my safety and the safety of my child, i
2019 subaru crosstrek brakes failed unintended acceleration crash into handicap metal post.
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 and no data $813.50. the car mileage is 46,191. at this mileage there two problems should not show up. clearly, we ha
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Crosstrek. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.