{"id":"2019_subaru_crosstrek","make":"Subaru","make_slug":"subaru","model":"Crosstrek","model_slug":"crosstrek","year":2019,"url":"/subaru/crosstrek/2019/","pts":["phev","gas"],"configs":[{"id":41134,"model":"Crosstrek Hybrid AWD","pt":"phev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI; PHEV","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":36,"hwy":35,"comb":35,"cityA":99,"hwyA":80,"combA":90,"kwh100":38.0,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":17.0,"phev_comb":46,"charge240":2.0,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"88 kW AC Induction","fuel":"Regular Gas and Electricity","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":151,"fe_score":10,"ghg_score":10,"fuel_cost":1800,"save_spend":4250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FJX","modified":"Fri Mar 25 00:00:00 EDT 2022"},{"id":40216,"model":"Crosstrek AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (AV-S7)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":27,"hwy":33,"comb":29,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":301,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2150,"save_spend":500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FJX","modified":"Tue Dec 18 00:00:00 EST 2018"},{"id":40151,"model":"Crosstrek AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Manual 6-spd","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":23,"hwy":29,"comb":25,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":353,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2500,"save_spend":-1250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FJX","modified":"Tue Dec 18 00:00:00 EST 2018"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"23V080000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2023-02-14","owner_notified":"2023-05-12","units":8413,"summary":"Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles.  The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.","consequence":"A 12-Volt battery that is unable to recharge can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket.  If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023.  Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614.  Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-23.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WRD-23","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["hev"],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V263000","component":"SUSPENSION:REAR","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2021-04-15","owner_notified":"2021-05-17","units":408271,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WRD-21","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V264000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2021-04-15","owner_notified":"2021-06-01","units":466205,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WRE-21","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"20V189000","component":"SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2020-03-31","owner_notified":"2020-04-15","units":4862,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WRC-20","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V856000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2019-12-02","owner_notified":"2020-01-31","units":51613,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WUW-08","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V743000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2019-10-18","owner_notified":"2019-12-04","units":466205,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WUQ-02","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V404000","component":"VISIBILITY","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2019-05-30","owner_notified":"2019-06-11","units":256,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WUG-92","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"moderate"},{"campaign":"19V065000","component":"STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM","mfr":"Subaru of America, Inc.","reported":"2019-02-06","owner_notified":"2019-02-07","units":10417,"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"WUC-88","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":8,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":38,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":284,"crash":6,"fire":3,"injured":5,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Visibility/Wiper",113],["Electrical System",53],["Unspecified",49],["Engine",34],["Power Train",24],["Steering",15]],"by_year":{"2019":61,"2020":91,"2021":48,"2022":29,"2023":19,"2024":9,"2025":15,"2026":12},"excerpts":[["2021-12-21","Visibility/Wiper","After having cowl replaced under warranty, at the dealership, I drove vehicle home (3 miles) and placed in garage. Next day, noticed 10 inch crack on lower passenger side of windshield. Took car to have looked at by dealership who stated crack had to come from rock and refused to replace. On my way home, I did not take\u2026"],["2021-12-20","Electrical System","Today, 12/19/2021, marks the sixth (6th) time my car\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s battery has failed and forced me to call Star Link to schedule and wait for a battery jump. Subaru refused to replace my battery after the 3rd and also refused to check the grounding wire upon a service inspection. This battery is faulty and Subaru knows it. My c\u2026"],["2021-11-22","Visibility","The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front windshield cracked without impact. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,200."]]},"investigations":[{"action":"DP22005","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","opened":"2023-01-27","closed":"2023-08-07","campaign":"22V063000","subject":"Pedestrian alert sounds","summary":"NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SW AWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.156,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"Optional","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":28,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":35,"ncap":5,"complaints":284},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}