2019 Subaru Outback Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outback years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 1,036 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Outback. That is the most of any Outback model year in the database (32 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (364 complaints, 35%), typically at around 13,000 miles. Complaints mention 24 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1,036owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 24complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Subaru Outback problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 364 | 35% | 13,000 | “dead battery” (9%) | $1,500 |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 326 | 31% | 10,000 | “windshield cracked” (32%) | $1,100 |
| Unknown or Other | 204 | 20% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Visibility problems | 63 | 6% | 26,000 | “windshield cracked” (46%) | — |
| Engine | 39 | 4% | 9,300 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 36 | 3% | 16,933 | — | — |
| Steering | 36 | 3% | 2,024 | — | — |
| Structure | 27 | 3% | 4,600 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 2% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 18 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 2% | 26,214 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 1% | 7,350 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 1% | 14,338 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | 1% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 1% | 27,750 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 1% | 13,900 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 1% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 0% | 2,950 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 0% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 0% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 24,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Subaru Outback recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Risk: If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.
Structure
Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Subaru Outback 2019 - Transmission CVT and Clutch failed at 6 years 103,000 miles. Transmission Slipped while driving (safety issues) and also clutch lurched/jumped (safety issue) when shifting eg reverse to drive. Common issue for 2010-2018 in manufacturers TSB. My car is 2019, and this was not…
The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The battery was replaced, but the failure persisted the following day. The contact associated the failure with the Data Communication Module. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by email. The…
Subaru has a tsb for a steering rack pinion rattle noise problem front end rattle, Subaru refused to repair it
The Starlink infotainment touchscreen in my 2019 Subaru Outback Touring has progressively failed. Visible bubbles have formed under the glass, consistent with screen delamination. The screen registers phantom inputs on its own without being touched ("ghost touch"), changing settings, and…
My complaint/safety issue is that while I was in my 2019 Subaru Outback, I experienced Unintentional acceleration. While waiting for the large chain-link fence at my storage unit to open, the Outback raced into the gate! I had one foot on the brake waiting for the gate, then I stomped the pedal…
Other Subaru Outback years
← 2018 Outback · 2020 Outback →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Outback | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 Outback | 82 | 0 |
| 2024 Outback | 104 | 0 |
| 2023 Outback | 89 | 2 |
| 2022 Outback | 465 | 4 |
| 2021 Outback | 298 | 4 |
| 2020 Outback | 900 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1,036 | 3 |
| 2018 Outback | 814 | 3 |
| 2017 Outback | 918 | 4 |
| 2016 Outback | 643 | 4 |
| 2015 Outback | 510 | 5 |
| 2014 Outback | 208 | 10 |
| 2013 Outback | 297 | 12 |
| 2012 Outback | 293 | 16 |
| 2011 Outback | 652 | 16 |
| 2010 Outback | 360 | 18 |
| 2009 Outback | 106 | 13 |
| 2008 Outback | 226 | 8 |
| 2007 Outback | 129 | 8 |
| 2006 Outback | 277 | 7 |
| 2005 Outback | 273 | 9 |
| 2004 Outback | 90 | 10 |
| 2003 Outback | 93 | 14 |
| 2002 Outback | 143 | 4 |
| 2001 Outback | 171 | 3 |
| 2000 Outback | 207 | 1 |
| 1999 Outback | 111 | 1 |
| 1998 Outback | 127 | 2 |
| 1997 Outback | 79 | 4 |
| 1996 Outback | 46 | 2 |
| 1995 Outback | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru Outback?
Owners most often report electrical system, visibility/wiper, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 364 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Subaru Outback?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Subaru Outback a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outback model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.