Sixth generation
2019 Subaru Legacy
The most reported problem on the 2019 Subaru Legacy is windshield, with 47 complaints, usually around 12,000 miles.
- 123owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 2involved a crash
- 13,000median miles at failure
Newest report Jul 17, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Legacy doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Subaru Legacy reliable?
The 2019 Subaru Legacy has 123 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 203 for 2019 sedans on this site. Of the 11 Legacy model years since 2014, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- At 15 complaints for each year on the road, the 2019 runs above the 2018 (13) and close to the 2020 (17).
- Top problem
- One problem takes up much of the file: windshield, named in 47 of the 123 complaints (38%). Windshield tends to show up early. Of the 30 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 12,000 miles and a quarter under about 4,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- Only 3 of the 123 complaints (2%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, well under the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 2 reports mention a crash and 1 mentions a fire.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as windshield. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2020 at 25 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 10. So far in 2026, 6 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: windshield cracks or distorts, 47 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
123 complaints is 1.9 times fewer than the median 2019 model on this site and 1.7 times fewer than the median 2019 sedan. Among the 6 Legacy model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Subaru Legacy
Subaru filed 422 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Subaru Legacy. 17 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Windshield cracks or distorts 1 bulletin · 47 complaints
If you encounter a customer complaint of a white residue build up on the rear door partition glass or interior molding, it may be crystallized salt.
Battery dies or the car will not start 4 bulletins · 24 complaints
This bulletin announces the Warranty Extension for the Data Communication Module (DCM) up to 8 years (96 months) or 150,000 miles (whichever comes first) to address a dead battery resulting from excessive dark current draw caused by the DCM, due to internal ...
Subaru Battery Drain Product Liability Litigation.
2 more on this problem
Battery Drain Class Action Settlement- Warranty Extension Training.
Announcement to Subaru Retailers regarding the preliminary settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding battery drain in certain Subaru vehicles.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 11 bulletins · 16 complaints
This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
This Bulletin is to inform you of the availability of the new auxiliary USB terminal and adapter cord designed to address cases of intermittent communication loss when using Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto application connected via the auxiliary USB ...
9 more on this problem
This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
This bulletin provides helpful information about operating conditions observed in the field for Technicians to use when diagnosing customer concerns which may arise while operating Harman Gen 3 Navigation and Display Audio systems.
This service bulletin announces the addition of diagnostics for DTC B224C: RADIO ANTENNA FAULTS to the service manuals of the models listed.
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns of the Navigation systemâs functionality.
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of the display screen being either frozen (unresponsive) or black (blank).
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the Apple CarPlay and / or Android Auto feature not connecting or launching properly when a compatible device is connected to the head unit.
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns involving Bluetooth (BT) functionality.
This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing the following customer concerns: Symptom 1: No audio output is heard but, the volume level displayed ...
This bulletin announces availability of new audio system amplifiers to address the following operating concerns with the Harman Kardon Gen 3 infotainment system: Symptom 1: No audio output is heard but, the volume level displayed changes when turning the knob ...
Car won't start 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised ...
Complaints filed by year
25 complaints came in 2020, 1.9 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2019 Subaru Legacy
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
All 3 recalls on the 2019 Subaru Legacy, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Subaru Legacy?
Windshield, with 47 of the 123 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 12,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Subaru Legacy problems start?
Of the 50 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 4,000 miles and half by about 13,000.
Is the 2019 Subaru Legacy better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has more complaints than the 2018 and about as many complaints as the 2020: 15 a year against 13 and 17.
How many 2019 Subaru Legacy complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
3 of them (2%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for windshield on the 2019 Subaru Legacy?
No recall on file for the 2019 Subaru Legacy is on the same system as windshield. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.