2019 Subaru CROSSTREK: complaints, problems and recalls

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. AT NIGHT, WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE SET ON "AUTO," THE ILLUMINATED GEAR INDICATOR LIGHT ADJACENT TO THE SHIFTER DO NOT ILLUMINATE. THIS LEAVES THE POSSIBILITY OF SHIFTING THE CAR INTO THE WRONG GEAR. THESE LIGHTS DO ILLUMINATE WITH THE LIGHTS SET TO MANUAL. THE SPECIFIC INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN AN OLDER DRIVER PARKED THE VEHICLE, THINKING SHE HAD SHIFTED INTO PARK, AND INSTEAD, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO REVERSE. HAD SHE BEEN ABLE TO VISUALLY VERIFY THE GEAR, THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED.

Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11174985 at NHTSA ↗

CAR HAS REPEATEDLY TURNED ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING. TWICE, WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY, ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS (EYESIGHT ALARMS, CHECK ENGINE, ETC.) WILL TURN ON. WHEN THE CAR COMES TO A STOP, THE OIL LIGHT ALSO TURNS ON AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, ESSENTIALLY PUTTING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. THE DASH INSTRUCTS TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE CAR STARTS AGAIN AFTER PUSHING THE IGNITION TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURNING IT BACK ON AGAIN, BUT WILL HAVE THE SAME THING HAPPEN THE NEXT TIME THE BRAKES ARE PRESSED AND THE CAR SLOWS DOWN. IT …

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11184214 at NHTSA ↗

MY NEW SUBARU CROSSTREK HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RADIO PRESET STATIONS. I PROGRAMMED THEM SOON AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR BUT 6 WEEKS LATER THE PRESET STATIONS DISAPPEARED AND ONLY THE PRE-INSTALLED (FREE TRIAL) STATIONS ON SXM RADIO WERE WORKING. I HAD TO REPROGRAM THE STATIONS. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP, AUTO FAIR OF HAVERHILL, MA, THEY SAID THEY WERE AWARE OF THE 'RECALL' (THEIR TERM NOT MINE) BUT THAT THE RECALL WAS RECALLED DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE 'SOFTWARE UPDATE '. THEY ASKED ME TO CALL AGAIN NEXT WEEK TO SEE IF A SOLUTION IS AVAILABLE

Owner-reported narrative. 1,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11192359 at NHTSA ↗

BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2019 SUBARU CROSSTREK, A CRACK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD JUST APPEARED ONE MORNING AFTER WARMING IT UP IN 20 DEGREE WEATHER, IN MICHIGAN. CRACK STARTED IN THE WIPER HEATING ELEMENT AREA AND THE CRACK SPREAD ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP. NO ROCK CHIPS ARE PRESENT. THE CAR IS JUST OVER 3 MONTHS OLD, 1700 MILES. I READ ELSEWHERE THAT THE NEWER OUTBACKS HAD THE SAME ISSUES. DOES CROSSTREK HAVE THE SAME ISSUES? SUBARU WON'T COVER IT. TOTAL BS.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11193473 at NHTSA ↗

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, DURING A MILD TURN, THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY PULLS IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE TURN. FIRST OCCURRED 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE. TOOK CAR TO DEALER IMMEDIATELY. MAY BE RELATED TO EXISTING STEERING RECALL. DEALER COOPERATIVE SO FAR. CHECKED VIN AGAINST EXISTING RECALL, BUT IT WAS NOT ASSOCIATED ON THE NTSB WEB SITE.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11193793 at NHTSA ↗

I AM APPEALING TO YOU FOR HELP WITH A DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THE ENGINE OF MY NEW 2019 SUBARU CROSSTREK STALLS WHEN I JAM ON THE BREAK. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE ON THE ROAD. BOTH TIMES I WAS ABLE TO AVERT A FATAL ACCIDENT. 1.) THE FIRST TIME THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN FROM A HARD STOP OCCURRED THE NIGHT OF DECEMBER 26TH. THE DRIVER WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN HE MADE A SHARP BREAK REALIZING HE'D GONE IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. THE CAR'S ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY IT WAS NIGHT AND FEW CARS WERE ON THE ROAD 2.) ON SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH, I WAS DR…

Owner-reported narrative. 800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11197294 at NHTSA ↗

THE LANE ASSIST IS SOMETIMES OVERLY AGGRESSIVE, WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN TAKING AN EXIT RAMP TO THE RIGHT IT ONCE VIOLENTLY TRIED TO CORRECT TO THE LEFT. IN CROSSWINDS IT'S LIKE TRYING TO STEER A MARIO CART GAME AND WILL JERK YOU BACK AND FORTH IN THE LANE.

Owner-reported narrative. 3,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11203981 at NHTSA ↗

I BOUGHT NEW 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK 3 WEEKS AGO AND I SEE A CRACK DEVELOPED FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE CENTER FOR NO REASON WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR MORE THAN 36 HOURS.I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE ANYTHING HITTING THE WINDSHIELD, AND ITS SPREADING OVER 2 FT ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE CAR HAS 1,300 MILES ON IT. THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,350 miles reported. Look up ODI 11204408 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2019-02-06 (February 6, 2019)

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.

Reported: 2019-05-30 (May 30, 2019)

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.

Reported: 2019-10-18 (October 18, 2019)

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.

Reported: 2019-12-02 (December 2, 2019)

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.

Reported: 2020-03-31 (March 31, 2020)

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.

Reported: 2021-04-15 (April 15, 2021)

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.

Reported: 2021-04-15 (April 15, 2021)

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.