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2019 Subaru Crosstrek: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 284 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper.

7recalls
284complaints
6crashes reported
3fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Visibility/Wiper113 · 40%
  • Electrical System53 · 19%
  • Unknown Or Other49 · 17%
  • Engine34 · 12%
  • Power Train24 · 8%
  • Steering15 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System13 · 5%
  • Visibility11 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control8 · 3%
  • Structure7 · 2%

What owners report

Electrical System,Wheels

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

Engine

My engine overheated at 125,000 miles roughly and 2025 and this year the engine oil is leaking into the coolant tank at 135,000 miles.

Power Train

While driving, my dashboard warning lights on my 2019 subaru crosstrek—at oil temp, eyesight, and lane assist—illuminated simultaneously with a sudden onset of transmission slippage and erratic shifting, with no prior warning symptoms. the vehicle experienced a sudden mechanical failure of the continuously variable transmission (cvt) torque converter clutch solenoid valve, which was diagnosed and confirmed by an inde

Electrical System

The contact owns a 2019 subaru crosstrek. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the battery failed to remain charged. during the failure, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. no further information was available. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not yet contacted. the failure mileage was 100.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Crosstrek. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.