2019 Subaru Crosstrek fuel/propulsion system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid with recurring fuel-system and EVAP failures that I believe present a serious safety risk. On 12/9/2025, the vehicle experienced a total loss of motive power while I was driving in dense traffic on a busy expressway. The vehicle suddenly lost propulsion in the…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
“Per NHTSA Product Campaign Bulletin WRE-21, all ignition coils on my 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Premium were replace on August 9th, 2021. On November 26th 2024, the same vehicle experienced a total loss of motive power on a 50 mph, 2-lane road, resulting in emergency action to move the car off of the…”
filed Nov 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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…
09-74-21R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector and fuel pipe in response to the DTCs listed DTC P030* / Engine Knocking / DTC P219C-D-E-F. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
09-81-21R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2026
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Crosstrek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Crosstrek | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Crosstrek | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 Crosstrek | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 Crosstrek | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Crosstrek | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 Crosstrek | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 Crosstrek | 1 | 4% |
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.