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2019 Subaru Outback
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 1,036
- Received Aug 2018 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Glass shatters or cracks without impact441 complaints · 43% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Battery drains and dies when parked222 complaints · 21% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own83 complaints · 8.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #21V587000Subaru 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.
- Recall #20V218000Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Glass shatters or cracks without impactFirst signal: Feb 2019
- Battery drains and dies when parkedFirst signal: Apr 2020
- Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its ownFirst signal: Aug 2022
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 24 crashes, 2 fires, 18 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 118 |
| 2020 | 230 |
| 2021 | 201 |
| 2022 | 170 |
| 2023 | 129 |
| 2024 | 114 |
| 2025 | 49 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 21 |
| Total | 1,036 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 441 | 43% | 5× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2019 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.3% |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 222 | 21% | 26.9× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.4% |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 83 | 8.0% | 17.4× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2022 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.1% |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 25 | 2.4% | 1.6× | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 19 | 1.8% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 16 | 1.5% | – | |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 10 | 1.0% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 9 | 0.9% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 7 | 0.7% | – | NHTSA recall #19V493000 |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 7 | 0.7% | – | NHTSA recall #20V218000, #21V587000 |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 6 | 0.6% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 6 | 0.6% | 2.4× | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 5 | 0.5% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 5 | 0.5% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 4 | 0.4% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 4 | 0.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 4 | 0.4% | – | |
| Power window regulator fails and window drops | 3 | 0.3% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 3 | 0.3% | – | |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 3 | 0.3% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #21V587000July 29, 2021175,968 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
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.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #20V218000April 16, 2020188,207 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #19V493000June 26, 20192,107 vehicles affected
structure
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.
In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2019 Subaru Outback.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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