2019 Subaru Outback: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 1,034 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
Subaru has a tsb for a steering rack pinion rattle noise problem front end rattle, subaru refused to repair it
The starlink infotainment touchscreen in my 2019 subaru outback touring has progressively failed. visible bubbles have formed under the glass, consistent with screen delamination. the screen registers phantom inputs on its own without being touched ("ghost touch"), changing settings, and interrupting functions while the vehicle is being driven. the touchscreen has now become completely unresponsive to actual touch in
My complaint/safety issue is that while i was in my 2019 subaru outback, i experienced unintentional acceleration. while waiting for the large chain-link fence at my storage unit to open, the outback raced into the gate! i had one foot on the brake waiting for the gate, then i stomped the pedal with both feet, and i held that position while the car smashed through the gate. this happened in july of 2021. i don't
The contact owns a 2019 subaru outback. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph the front windshield cracked approximately 6 inches from the heat sensor, no warning lights were illuminated. the local dealer was contacted however the vehicle was not diagnosed as the contact was advised that the vehicles vin was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Outback SW AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Outback. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.