Fifth generation (BS)
2019 Subaru Outback
The most reported problem on the 2019 Subaru Outback is windshield, with 384 complaints, usually around 12,000 miles.
- 1,034owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 24involved a crash
- 12,055median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Outback doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Subaru Outback reliable?
The 2019 Subaru Outback has 1,034 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 3.7 times the median of 281 for 2019 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Outback model years since 2014, it has the 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 129 complaints for each year on the road, the 2019 runs above the 2018 (90) and close to the 2020 (128).
- Top problem
- One problem takes up much of the file: windshield, named in 384 of the 1,034 complaints (37%). Windshield tends to show up early. Of the 254 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 12,000 miles and a quarter under about 6,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- Only 30 of the 1,034 complaints (3%) 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), 24 reports mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 18 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 9 of 24, fall under brake wear.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as windshield, dead battery and infotainment. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2020 at 230 and have dropped every year since, to 49 in 2025. So far in 2026, 19 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, 384 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
1,034 complaints is 4.4 times the median 2019 model on this site and 3.7 times the median 2019 SUV. Among the 13 Outback model years here it ranks 1st 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 Outback
Subaru filed 422 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Subaru Outback. 28 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.
Battery dies or the car will not start 4 bulletins · 283 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 · 133 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 ...
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This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.
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 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 · 46 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 ...
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 2 bulletins · 22 complaints
This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed to reduce unnecessary brake caliper replacement.
This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips.
Fuel pump failure 5 bulletins · 17 complaints
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019-2020 MY Ascent, 2018-2019 MY BRZ, 2018 MY Forester (Turbo), 2018-2020 MY Impreza, 2018-2020 MY Legacy, 2018-2020 MY Outback, and 2018-2019 MY WRX vehicles in which the fuel ...
WRG-21 Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Safety Recall â Owner Notification.
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019 model year Ascent, Impreza, Legacy, and Outback vehicles in which the fuel pump may become inoperative.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall in which the fuel pump may become inoperative.
To support the WRD-20 Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Campagn, a 20- minute videl along with a supporting post test assigned to all Dealer Service Technicians as 20L001010C - WRD-20 Fuel Pump Impeller Failure.
Infotainment screen freezes or goes black 1 bulletin · 9 complaints
This bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of the display screen being either frozen (unresponsive) or black (blank).
Seat belt or seat problems 3 bulletins · 7 complaints
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a âsqueakingâ -type sound from the front seat(s).
1 more on this problem
This bulletin provides a procedure to help identify the source of a squeaking, creaking or popping -type sound heard coming from the driverâs seat.
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 1 bulletin · 7 complaints
This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
Complaints filed by year
230 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 Outback
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 Outback, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Subaru Outback?
Windshield, with 384 of the 1,034 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 12,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Subaru Outback problems start?
Of the 504 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 6,000 miles and half by about 12,000.
Is the 2019 Subaru Outback 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: 129 a year against 90 and 128.
How many 2019 Subaru Outback complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
30 of them (3%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for windshield on the 2019 Subaru Outback?
No recall on file for the 2019 Subaru Outback is on the same system as windshield. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.