Model Year Problem Record

Subaru Outback 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

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

1,036Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

55Complaints 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?

For each system: what owners reported, matched against the recalls on file for this model year. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Visibility390 complaints

390 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System367 complaints

367 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other204 complaints

204 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems78 complaints

78 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System32 complaints

32 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V218000, 21V587000.

Vehicle Structure28 complaints

28 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V493000.

Vehicle Speed Control26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 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.

19V493000Reported June 26, 2019 - 2,107 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 2,107 vehicles across all affected models.

20V218000Reported April 16, 2020 - 188,207 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 188,207 vehicles across all affected models.

21V587000Reported July 29, 2021 - 175,968 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 175,968 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.

20184

2019118

2020230

2021201

2022170

2023129

2024114

202549

202621

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.