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Subaru Crosstrek 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

286Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
16Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Visibility124 complaints

124 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V404000.

Electrical System53 complaints

53 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V743000, 21V264000.

Unknown Or Other50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V856000.

Power Train24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V065000.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V263000.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V189000.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

19V065000Reported February 6, 2019 - 10,417 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 10,417 vehicles across all affected models.

19V404000Reported May 30, 2019 - 256 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on May 30, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 256 vehicles across all affected models.

19V743000Reported October 18, 2019 - 466,205 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 466,205 vehicles across all affected models.

19V856000Reported December 2, 2019 - 51,613 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 51,613 vehicles across all affected models.

20V189000Reported March 31, 2020 - 4,862 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 4,862 vehicles across all affected models.

21V263000Reported April 15, 2021 - 408,271 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 408,271 vehicles across all affected models.

21V264000Reported April 15, 2021 - 466,205 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 466,205 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201961
202091
202148
202229
202319
20249
202515
202614
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.