2019 Subaru Crosstrek engine problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My engine overheated at 125,000 miles roughly and 2025 and this year the engine oil is leaking into the coolant tank at 135,000 miles.”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“In the middle of driving car stuttered, engine light went on, and car stalled. Unable to restart, Engine cranks but would not turn over. Had car towed for repair. Diagnostic shows engine coil short causing blown fuse. Subaru has an active recall for this identical issue for my same year and model…”
filed May 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated…Campaign 19V856000 · Dec 2, 2019
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and…
02-193-24R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 30, 2026This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and…
02-193-24R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2026
Engine problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Crosstrek | 4 | 4% |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 5 | 16% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 3 | 10% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 16 | 14% |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 32 | 16% |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 10 | 11% |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 13 | 10% |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 11 | 44% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.