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Model year 2019 · Subaru

2019 Subaru Crosstrek recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The most recent was reported on February 14, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CROSSTREK, CROSSTREK HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V080000February 14, 2023Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
21V264000April 15, 2021Electrical System › Ignition
21V263000April 15, 2021Suspension › Rear
20V189000March 31, 2020Seat Belts › Rear/Other
19V856000December 2, 2019Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv)
19V743000October 18, 2019Electrical System › Ignition
19V404000May 30, 2019Visibility
19V065000February 6, 2019Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2) · Seat Belts (1) · Steering (1) · Suspension (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V080000Manufacturer no. WRD-23

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Report received by NHTSA
February 14, 2023
Owner notification
May 12, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,413 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK HYBRID

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V080000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V264000Manufacturer no. WRE-21

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA
April 15, 2021
Owner notification
June 1, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
466,205 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK

Components: Electrical System › Ignition; Electrical System › Software; Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/ECM) › Software; Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V264000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V263000Manufacturer no. WRD-21

Suspension › Rear

Report received by NHTSA
April 15, 2021
Owner notification
May 17, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
408,271 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V263000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V189000Manufacturer no. WRC-20

Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Report received by NHTSA
March 31, 2020
Owner notification
April 15, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,862 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
August 22, 2019 – September 13, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V189000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V856000Manufacturer no. WUW-08

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv)

Report received by NHTSA
December 2, 2019
Owner notification
January 31, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
51,613 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
September 11, 2018 – October 8, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V856000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V743000Manufacturer no. WUQ-02

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA
October 18, 2019
Owner notification
December 4, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
466,205 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
May 9, 2017 – May 8, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK

Components: Electrical System › Ignition; Electrical System › Software

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V743000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V404000Manufacturer no. WUG-92

Visibility

Report received by NHTSA
May 30, 2019
Owner notification
June 11, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
256 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
July 11, 2018 – July 16, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK

Components: Visibility; Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear

Defect 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."

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V404000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V065000Manufacturer no. WUC-88

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA
February 6, 2019
Owner notification
February 7, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10,417 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
December 27, 2018 – January 16, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
CROSSTREK

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V065000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: February 15, 2023.