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2019 Subaru Crosstrek recalls

7 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek.

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Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

7 Open recalls
278 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR #19V404000 Reported 30/05/2019

Defect

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."

Risk

Improperly tempered glass can shatter into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.

Free fix

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.

Recall SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER #20V189000 Reported 31/03/2020

Defect

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.

Risk

In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Free fix

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.

Recall STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM #19V065000 Reported 06/02/2019

Defect

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.

Risk

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

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.

Recall SUSPENSION:REAR #21V263000 Reported 15/04/2021

Defect

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.

Risk

Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

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.

Recall ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE #21V264000 Reported 15/04/2021

Defect

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.

Risk

A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

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.

Recall ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) #19V856000 Reported 02/12/2019

Defect

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.

Risk

An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Free fix

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.

Recall ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE #19V743000 Reported 18/10/2019

Defect

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.

Risk

If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

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.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 278 NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 108
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 43
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 39
POWER TRAIN 23
STEERING 15
VISIBILITY 11
ENGINE 10
STRUCTURE 7

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have?

7 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Subaru recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Subaru. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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