Subaru bulletin 19-01-26
What it saysThis bulletin announces the repair procedure for the 12v terminal on the inverter to address concerns regarding corrosion buildup. NHTSA’s full summary ↓
Subaru filed this with NHTSA as a service bulletin dated Mar 26, 2026, received Apr 2, 2026, about the structure. It names 5 model years (2019–2023). A service bulletin is not a safety recall: it is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a condition, and whether the work is paid for depends on the warranty in force. Quoting the number at a service desk can save a diagnosis.
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What the bulletin says
Source: NHTSA's summary of the manufacturer's communicationThis bulletin announces the repair procedure for the 12v terminal on the inverter to address concerns regarding corrosion buildup.
Document filed under this number
| Document | Kind | Dated | NHTSA id | At NHTSA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-01-26 | Service bulletin | Mar 26, 2026 | 11030572 | PDF, 1,530 KB |
What the document itself lists
The manufacturer titles it “12v Inverter Connector Corrosion”.
Parts the bulletin names
| Part number | Description | Qty | Find it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10099AA100 | COVER,CONVERTER | — | eBay Motors → |
| 81911FL010 | CONNECTOR HOLDER | 1 | |
| 81911FL050 | CONNECTOR HOLDER | 1 | |
| 81911FL040 | CONNECTOR HOLDER | 1 | |
| 81911FL030 | REPAIR TOOL | 1 | eBay Motors → |
| 99804AN030 | FLANGE BOLT | 1 | eBay Motors → |
Read by machine from the document NHTSA serves (31 pages), read Sep 29, 2026. A part number is shown only where it matches Subaru’s own catalogue shape, an operation only with its code and time, and a description only where the reader got it whole; anything it could not settle is left out, and the PDF is the record. Times are the manufacturer’s warranty allowances, not a quote. Listings and prices on eBay Motors are the seller’s.
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The summary is NHTSA’s abstract of the document, as filed under 49 CFR 579.5. One communication is usually filed as several documents — the bulletin, a dealer notice, an owner letter — and the number on any of them finds this page. A PDF link is shown only once NHTSA’s own server has been seen to serve that document; the rest are checked over the following nights. Quote the number at a service desk; it is what the dealer’s system is keyed on.
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Model years it names
Source: as the manufacturer filed themA vehicle page’s bulletin list shows the newest few communications filed against that model year; the count there is every one.
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What owners reported
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseOwners of the 5 model years this bulletin names have filed 540 complaints with NHTSA since 2015. 91 of them name Electrical System — the same broad component group this bulletin is filed under. NHTSA groups complaints coarsely, so that means the same area of the vehicle, not necessarily the same fault.
On the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, the 25 owners who gave an odometer reading for Electrical System reported it at a median of 9,000 miles. That figure is one model year’s, not the whole range this bulletin covers — medians from different model years are not averaged.
Recall for LV terminal corrosion was sent. Dealerships had no appointments for 2 weeks. Made appointment at a dealer one week later, dropped off car. Dealer called and stated that parts would not be in for another week. They stated they did not have tools or parts for the repair yet. Not fixed in timely manner
2022 Subaru Crosstrek · Electrical System · filed with NHTSA May 29, 2023 · ODI 11524266
The battery and electrical system died while I was at a red light in traffic on my way to work. I was stuck on a major road with trucks and traffic behind me while I was stuck in the middle lane. I had to wait for help to be pushed out of traffic to the sidewalk and wait for a jump.
2023 Subaru Crosstrek · Electrical System · filed with NHTSA Aug 23, 2026 · ODI 11758851
My car wouldn't start after stopping to visit a friend. The friend watched under the hood when I pressed the start button. He saw sparks from under the hood. I had driven over 27 miles that day before this happened. The dealer said it was because I made too many short trips.
2020 Subaru Crosstrek · Electrical System · filed with NHTSA May 3, 2021 · ODI 11415012
In depth: 2019 Subaru Crosstrek electrical problems →
A complaint is one owner’s account, not a defect finding, and a bulletin is not a recall. Nothing here says this bulletin was issued because of these complaints, or that the repair it describes fixed them. Complaint files on this site begin in 2015.
More bulletins about the structure
Source: same model, same component group4 other manufacturer communications filed against the Subaru Crosstrek under the same component group (structure), newest first.
| Number | Kind | Dated | NHTSA’s summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-264-26 | Service bulletin | Aug 29, 2026 | This bulletin announces the availability of new front fender garnishes fitted with new clips to provide a more secure and streamlined fit. |
| 12-270-25 | Service bulletin | Sep 30, 2025 | This bulletin announces design changes to both the right and left rear gate inner side trim panels. The new design enhances the durability o… |
| 13-108-25 | Service bulletin | Aug 11, 2025 | This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up. |
| 13-106-23 | Service bulletin | Aug 9, 2023 | This bulletin announces SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion. |
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Every manufacturer communication NHTSA holds for Subaru, by the number printed on the letter.
Common questions
Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR 579.5Is Subaru 19-01-26 a recall?
No. A service bulletin is a manufacturer communication filed with NHTSA under 49 CFR 579.5; a safety recall carries an NHTSA campaign number (two digits, a letter, six digits) and a federal duty to repair for free. Check the vehicle’s recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or on its page here.
Is the 19-01-26 repair free?
Not automatically. A service bulletin describes how to diagnose or repair a condition; who pays depends on the warranty in force, any extension, and the dealer. Quoting the number can save a diagnosis either way. Every Subaru warranty extension on file lists the ones Subaru has filed.
Which vehicles does 19-01-26 cover?
The manufacturer filed it against 5 model years: 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, 2022 Subaru Crosstrek, 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, 2020 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. Whether one particular vehicle is affected is a matter of its VIN and its build, not its model year alone.