Model year record

2019 Subaru Outback

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,375 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V587000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
175,968
Reported to NHTSA
2021-07-29
Owners notified
2021-09-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V218000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
188,207
Reported to NHTSA
2020-04-16
Owners notified
2020-06-04

Defect description

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

Safety risk

If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V493000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,107
Reported to NHTSA
2019-06-26
Owners notified
2019-07-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system38211,300 mi
Visibility/wiper3309,665 mi
Unknown or other2238,600 mi
Visibility: windshield5926,000 mi
Engine459,300 mi
Steering362,024 mi
Structure: body293,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system269,300 mi
Service brakes245,000 mi
Vehicle speed control244,300 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2215,000 mi
Power train1826,214 mi
Air bags175,700 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1615,000 mi
Exterior lighting121,400 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1123,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1025,000 mi
Lane departure: warning1015,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline929,000 mi
Suspension711,800 mi
Back over prevention: warnings55,794 mi
Lane departure: assist515,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection5
Seats5200 mi
Visibility540,250 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)33,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)360 mi
Seat belts3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal322,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Engine and engine cooling282,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: bluetooth/wifi224,000 mi
Tires2
Wheels2
Back over prevention185,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera124,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers120,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment143,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: video (TOUCH)screen/monitor/unit1
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump19,800 mi
Insert, padding1
Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist13 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock127,097 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch130,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch: emergency mechanical release130,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module124,000 mi
Structure: body: hood1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element124,000 mi

The 2018 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2020 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.