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Buying a used 2019 Subaru Crosstrek? Check these 7 recalls first

7 NHTSA recalls · 284 owner complaints on file

The 2019 Crosstrek carries the longest recall list of these Crosstreks, seven in all, including loss of power steering, two stall-related recalls, an engine valve that can break apart, rear seat belts that may not lock, a rear door window that can break dangerously, and loose rear suspension bolts. Visibility/wiper dominates its 284 unverified NHTSA complaints at 113, well ahead of electrical (53) and engine (34). Those reports include 6 crashes, 5 injuries and 3 fires.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Pull a VIN recall report and confirm all seven repairs are closed, especially power steering and the two stall recalls
3. Pull each rear seat belt sharply to check it locks, as the seat belt recall describes
4. Run the wipers and check the windshield and glass, the single largest complaint area for this year
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Subaru dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

What owners have reported to NHTSA

284 complaints filed for this model year, including 6 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2024
• All Crosstrek recalls