Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek has 40 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
40
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V264000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may ...
19V743000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continu...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there ... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Dashboard warning lights required an inspection by a qualified mechanic and made the assessment of a... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Subaru owners have reported experiencing premature parasitic battery drain in vehicles equipped with... |
| May 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Anti-lockout mechanism failed to prevent telematics-initiated lockout. 1) Driver placed live child... |
| Jan 31, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery drains rapidly and completely, sometimes overnight. Five times in less than one year. Afte... |
| Dec 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The digital communication module (DCM) on this Crosstrek is faulty and is leading to parasitic drain... |
| Mar 31, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The manufacturer has failed to repair an open recall in a timely manner. Our Crosstrek Hybrid's 12-v... |
| Mar 30, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The starter failed and I was towed to the repair shop where they noted it was unable to kick out ben... |
| Jan 7, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The screen display with the oil temp gauge and water temp gauge will randomly turn off while driving... |
| Apr 26, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Today my vehicle make a single click sound and the car rattle a little while driving on the highway ... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle had a parasitic draw, was in the shop for an extended amount of time, I believe wiring issue... |
| Jan 22, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery won't hold a charge. Car is not reliable, danger of not starting and being stranded. Car has... |
| Jan 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery Drain problem. Subaru had to replace the battery in January of 2022. That did not resolve th... |
| Dec 19, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Today, 12/19/2021, marks the sixth (6th) time my car’s battery has failed and forced me to call Star... |
| Aug 3, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start which ... |
| Jul 22, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | The vehicle of concern is a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV). In the past 2 to 3 months, ... |
| Jun 24, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I’m having continuous problems with my car not starting or a dead battery. It has been in for for se... |
| Apr 8, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STARTER FAILED AT 50 K MILES LEFT ME STRANDED |
| Feb 25, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I'VE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE 12V BATTERY IN MY 2019 SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID. THE VEHICLE HAS... |