2019 Subaru Outback electrical system problems

362 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2019 Subaru Outback — 35% of all complaints for this model year.

362

Electrical System complaints

35%

share of all complaints

13,563 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Vehicle battery continues to drain. Since I have owned the vehicle, it has had 4 batteries. It has had 2 batteries within the last year and half. Installed another battery a 2 weeks ago, vehicle was completely dead after a week of not driving. The last 3 batteries were all purchased (or warranty…”
filed Jun 24, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the touch screen on the radio failed to properly operate. The screen was delaminated, causing unintended operation of the radio, distracting the driver. This failure caused the back over…”
filed Mar 3, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

This 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
This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.
16-156-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 13, 2026