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2019 Subaru Outback

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Outback years

Owner complaints for the 2019 Subaru Outback are substantially higher than the model-year median of 207.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

469 reports with mileage · 564 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 363 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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  • Visibility. Review the 63 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

24 crash reports2 fire reports12 injury reports

Visibility complaints

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4,600 miles · May 17, 2021
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THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SUDDENLY CRACKED WITHOUT INCIDENT OR IMPACT. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM CENTER SECTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO TIMES PREVIOUSLY. THE LOCAL DEALER AND THE…

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THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SUDDENLY CRACKED WITHOUT INCIDENT OR IMPACT. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM CENTER SECTION OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO TIMES PREVIOUSLY. THE LOCAL DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,600.

NHTSA ODI #11417493

15,000 miles · Apr 22, 2021
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TL* THE CONTACT'S MOTHER OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON EXITING THE DRIVEWAY, HE NOTICED A CRACK HAD FORMED ON THE LOWER, DRIVER'S SIDE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD, WITHOUT INCIDENT OR IMPACT. AS THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE, THE HORIZONTAL CRACK BEGAN TO SPREAD ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTING HIS VISION…

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TL* THE CONTACT'S MOTHER OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON EXITING THE DRIVEWAY, HE NOTICED A CRACK HAD FORMED ON THE LOWER, DRIVER'S SIDE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD, WITHOUT INCIDENT OR IMPACT. AS THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE, THE HORIZONTAL CRACK BEGAN TO SPREAD ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD OBSTRUCTING HIS VISION. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT YET REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.

NHTSA ODI #11413386

26,732 miles · Apr 9, 2021
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,732.

NHTSA ODI #11407210

10,000 miles · Apr 9, 2021
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUSTIN SUBARU (8100 BURNET RD, AUSTIN, TX 78757, (512) 220-0930) TO BE DIAGNOSED. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS RE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUSTIN SUBARU (8100 BURNET RD, AUSTIN, TX 78757, (512) 220-0930) TO BE DIAGNOSED. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A ROCK STRUCK AND CRACKED THE NEW WINDSHIELD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.

NHTSA ODI #11407189

64,000 miles · Mar 30, 2021
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY, WITHOUT IMPACT A CRACK DEVELOPED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY, WITHOUT IMPACT A CRACK DEVELOPED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,000. INVALID VIN.

NHTSA ODI #11405662

18,000 miles · Mar 8, 2021
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNIVERSITY SUBARU (1200 INTERSTATE 70 DR SW, COLUMBIA, MO 65203, (573) 777-3488) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER W…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO UNIVERSITY SUBARU (1200 INTERSTATE 70 DR SW, COLUMBIA, MO 65203, (573) 777-3488) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING WINDSHIELD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 18,000.

NHTSA ODI #11399767

35,927 miles · Mar 4, 2021
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER LEFT CORNER AND LATER EXTENDED TO 15-16 INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEARDMORE SUBARU (410 FORT CROOK RD N, BELLEVUE, NE 68005) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER LEFT CORNER AND LATER EXTENDED TO 15-16 INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BEARDMORE SUBARU (410 FORT CROOK RD N, BELLEVUE, NE 68005) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A STRESS FRACTURE TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS PAST THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,927.

NHTSA ODI #11399132

12,600 miles · Feb 10, 2021
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE CARPORT OF HER RESIDENCE, SHE NOTICED A VERTICAL CRACK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM IN THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE THE CON…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE CARPORT OF HER RESIDENCE, SHE NOTICED A VERTICAL CRACK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM IN THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,600

NHTSA ODI #11395640

14,702 miles · Jan 14, 2021
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A CRACK ON THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THE CRACK WAS NOT CAUSED BY AN IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFAC…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A CRACK ON THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THE CRACK WAS NOT CAUSED BY AN IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,702.

NHTSA ODI #11388148

7,000 miles · Jan 7, 2021
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HEUBERGER SUBARU (1080 MOTOR CITY DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905, (719) 475-1920) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDSHI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 SUBARU OUTBACK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED WITHOUT IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HEUBERGER SUBARU (1080 MOTOR CITY DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905, (719) 475-1920) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A STONE CHIP. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT ABOUT THE WINDSHIELD PROGRAM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.

NHTSA ODI #11386912

Official recalls

3

21V587000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Jul 29, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

20V218000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Apr 16, 2020

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

19V493000 · Structure

Jun 26, 2019

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.

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