NHTSA's file on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek holds 284 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 67 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 9 Crosstrek years on this site. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Rear, Electrical system, software, and Rear or other.
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The complaints owners file most often name Visibility and wipers (113 of 284), then Electrical system (53) and Engine (34). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.
The 2018 Crosstrek has 194 complaints, 33 per year, and the 2020 has 69 complaints, 15 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. How we count. Data as of .
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"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…"
"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."
"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…"
"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…"
"I own a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid with recurring fuel-system and EVAP failures that I believe present a serious safety risk. On 12/9/2025, the vehicle experienced a total loss of motive power while I was driving in…"
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid SW AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Crosstrek all-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-wheel drive | 27 | 33 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
| Crosstrek all-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | All-wheel drive | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG | $2600 |
| Crosstrek hybrid all-wheel drive | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-wheel drive | 36 | 35 | 35 MPG / 480 mi range | $1850 |
NHTSA safety recall 19V404000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that 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.". Improperly tempered glass can shatter into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy: 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. When NHTSA lists multiple Subaru nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.
NHTSA's file on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek holds 284 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 67 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 9 Crosstrek years on this site. NHTSA has 7 recalls on file, including Rear, Electrical system, software, and Rear or other.
The complaints owners file most often name Visibility and wipers (113 of 284), then Electrical system (53) and Engine (34). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.
The 2018 Crosstrek has 194 complaints, 33 per year, and the 2020 has 69 complaints, 15 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has 7 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.
Owners have filed 284 complaints about the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek with NHTSA.
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is 29.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
Recent US Crosstrek manuals specify 0W-20 synthetic for the FB 2.5L, with temporary 5W-30 only when 0W-20 is unavailable.
2nd generation (2023-on) on this site's Crosstrek record.
Common US sizes include 225/60R17 and 225/55R18 depending on trim.
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