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The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is a small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle covered by 3 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 285 owner complaints and 7 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 7 report a crash and 3 report a fire; 4 complaints report injuries totalling 5 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Visibility/wiper, named in 113 complaints (39.6% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) that include the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 19V404000 — Visibility:glass, Side/rear 30/05/2019
Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Campaign 20V189000 — Seat Belts:rear/other 31/03/2020
Summary: 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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 19V065000 — Steering:electric Power Assist System 06/02/2019
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 21V263000 — Suspension:rear 15/04/2021
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 21V264000 — Electrical System:software 15/04/2021
Summary: 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.
Consequence: A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 19V856000 — Engine and Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) 02/12/2019
Summary: 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.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 19V743000 — Electrical System:software 18/10/2019
Summary: 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.
Consequence: If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Owner Complaints (285)
Owners have filed 285 complaints about the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 113 | 39.6% |
| Electrical System | 53 | 18.6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 49 | 17.2% |
| Engine | 34 | 11.9% |
| Power Train | 24 | 8.4% |
| Steering | 15 | 5.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 4.9% |
| Visibility | 11 | 3.9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2.8% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2.5% |
| Structure | 7 | 2.5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 1.4% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Visibility/wiper, 113 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2020 with 91 filings. Owners filed 285 complaints in total across 8 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 7 and those involving a fire number 3; 4 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek as a small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle and published ratings for 3 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 25–35 MPG; the median configuration returns 27 city / 33 highway / 29 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 285 complaints for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Visibility/wiper with 113 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) covering the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 19V404000 for Visibility:glass, Side/rear.
What is the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2019 Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek get?
The EPA rated 3 configurations of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 35 MPG, with a median of 29 MPG (median city 27, median highway 33).