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2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

5 current

Combined

8.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,511

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023062 · manufacturer campaign WRD-23

14 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2019–2022

What is wrong

On certain Crosstrek Hybrid models, the harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12 V battery could corrode. Over time, the terminal could break and cause the 12 V battery not to charge. If this happens, the vehicle could suddenly lose drive power.

Why it matters

A loss of power may increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. The dealer will also inspect the 12 V output terminals. If there is no corrosion, the dealer will install a protective cap on the terminals. If corrosion is found, the dealer will replace the 12 V output harness and terminals.

719 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021228 · manufacturer campaign WRE-21

15 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2018–2019 · Impreza 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, the internal temperature of the ignition coils may increase. This could cause a short circuit and a blown fuse. This may result in a sudden loss of engine power with an inability to immediately restart. Note: This recall replaces WUQ-02 (Transport Canada recall 2019-526). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the ECM if necessary, and replace the ignition coils. On vehicles with ignition coil damage, if a certain trouble code (DTC) is stored, the front exhaust pipe will also be replaced.

52,863 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2021226 · manufacturer campaign WRD-21

15 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2018–2019 · Forester 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts for the rear stabilizer bracket could loosen over time. This may cause a rattling notice from the rear of the vehicle. If you continue to drive with this problem, the bolts could detach. If this happens, vehicle stability could be reduced.

Why it matters

Reduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the condition of the bolts on the rear stabilizer bracket, and tighten them, if necessary. If a bolt is missing, the dealer will install a new bolt.

39,502 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020137 · manufacturer campaign WRC-20

1 April 2020

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear seat belts may be assembled incorrectly. As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock up in certain types of crashes.

Why it matters

A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear seat belt assemblies

637 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2019255 · manufacturer campaign WUG-92

30 May 2019

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2019

What is wrong

The window glass in the left-rear door may not have been properly tempered. If the glass is broken, it could shatter in to large pieces, instead of very small ones.

Why it matters

Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the window glass in the left-rear door.

10 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019526 · manufacturer campaign WUQ-02

17 October 2019

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Crosstrek 2018–2019 · Impreza 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine control unit (ECU) may have been programmed incorrectly. As a result, the internal temperature of the ignition coils may increase. This could cause a short circuit and a blown fuse. This may result in a sudden loss of engine power with an inability to restart.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the ECU and inspect the ignition coils. If ignition coil damage is found, the ignition coil will be replaced. On vehicles with ignition coil damage, if a certain trouble code (DTC) is stored, the front exhaust pipe will also be replaced.

52,707 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 92% of 179 2019 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
188 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, of which 5 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek get?
NRCan rates the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek at 8.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 188 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,511 in fuel, producing roughly 3,742 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.