This page covers 3 recalls, 1025 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Subaru Outback.
22–28 mpg combined
8.4–10.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2019 Subaru Outback cluster heavily around two areas: the windshield and the electrical system. On the visibility side, owners widely report windshields cracking spontaneously, without any apparent road strike, with cracks spreading over time. Wiper system issues also appear in this category. The electrical complaints are nearly as numerous, with two recurring themes: infotainment touchscreen delamination, where the screen surface separates and causes erratic inputs that can also knock out the backup camera and HVAC defroster controls, and battery drain, where the 12-volt battery dies after the vehicle sits for just a few days, sometimes repeatedly even after battery replacement. A smaller but notable cluster of owners reports exhaust-related concerns, specifically a cracked front exhaust pipe bellows that owners say allowed exhaust fumes into the cabin.
1,025
Total Complaints
22
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
11
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Subaru Outback has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump that can fail while driving, stalling the engine and potentially leaving the vehicle unable to restart.
Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the fuel pump issue, and a second recall addresses the same risk of engine stall and loss of power while driving. On the structural side, certain vehicles have spot welds beneath the cowl panel duct that may not have been properly applied, reducing the body's overall strength and raising the risk of injury if the vehicle is in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, which could prevent fuel from reaching the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low pressure fuel pump can stop working, which prevents fuel from reaching the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Spot welds securing the duct below the cowl panel may not have been properly applied, potentially weakening the vehicle's body structure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the vehicle and repair or repurchase it as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
