2019 Subaru Crosstrek electrical system problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the battery failed to remain charged. During the failure, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. No further information was available. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer…”
filed Jul 21, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. The contact stated that while driving and stopping on a red light at around 25 mph, vehicle was shaking till it completely stalled. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic where it was diagnosed with ignition coil failure and pending repairs. The…”
filed Jun 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is…Campaign 21V264000 · Apr 15, 2021
- Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is…Campaign 19V743000 · Oct 18, 2019
Related service bulletins
This bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
09-123-24R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2026This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector in response to the DTCs listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
09-81-21R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 27, 2026This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability. (This is an revised version of the orignal bulletin.)
16-156-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 2, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Crosstrek | 5 | 12% |
| 2024 Crosstrek | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 Crosstrek | 5 | 16% |
| 2022 Crosstrek | 4 | 14% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 15 | 13% |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 10 | 15% |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 32 | 16% |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 17 | 18% |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 37 | 28% |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 5 | 20% |
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.