2019 Subaru Legacy problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (49) · Electrical System (27) · Engine (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
43 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2021-07-29 · campaign 21V587000 · 175,968 vehicles
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-04-16 · campaign 20V218000 · 188,207 vehicles
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Risk: If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.
Structure 2019-06-26 · campaign 19V493000 · 2,107 vehicles
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and repair or repurchase the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUH-93.
Service bulletins (430)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · SubaruNet Announcement (M · Other
this announcement provides information on a new software update for the midtronics dss and dca machines.
Power Train 2026-09-28 · SubaruNet Announcement (T · Other
this announcement provides information on an enhancement of the techshare cvt diagnostic assitance application.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-18 · 13-109-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.
Electrical System 2026-09-18 · 18-244-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"this bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following dtcs: dtc c1956: rh actuator circuit dtc c1957: lh actuator circuit"
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other
this announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-14 · 15-333-25R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. this is an revised version of the original bulletin.
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What owners report
2026-07-17 · Engine · 15,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 subaru legacy. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle intermittently stalled. the contact stated that seconds later, the vehicle returned to normal operation. no warning lights were illuminated. the failure reoccurred on several oc…”
2026-05-13 · Engine“the cam carrier has a leak due to subaru using a cheap sealant. my car only has 80,000 miles and it is leaking. the subaru is know for this leak after researching it online. they say it is a safety issue cause the oil can fall on the exhaust making in a fire issue.…”
2026-05-08 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior“driver side mirror can not be adjusted to effectively see visually car in blind spot; fortunately car saw me changing lane when it was just off rear driverside fender; did not seen in mirror or in window; 70 years used visual; blind spot light inconsistent; visual is…”
2026-04-09 · Unknown Or Other“multimedia component is not working correctly and it could cause an accident due to trying to change/control the component over and over again. it has a mind of its own. i turn it off and it turns on by itself. it switches radio stations by itself. the screen changes apps all by itself. i can't correctly use any of it anymore. i try using my phone …”
2026-03-30 · Electrical System“due to a dead battery issue in 2025, i bought a new battery. a year later, the car wouldn't start & i finally got it jumped. ran fine for 3 weeks, then wouldn't start again. i brought car back to the interstate battery shop, who tested the alternator, which was fine, but he said the battery was appearing low. after researching this problem, i dis…”
2026-03-13 · Vehicle Speed Control“unintended acceleration, on 2 occasions. first occasion, car was in drive waiting at a traffic stop and the engine radically increased it's rpm from idle to over 6000 rpm, remaining there. braking control maintained the automobile's position. shifting the car into neutral caused rpm to increase further. the car was shut off, restarted, and seemed …”
2025-11-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i am reporting a safety issue with my 2019 subaru legacy that hesitates and nearly stalls when accelerating from a stop and is now undriveable due to stalling and shaking. i bought the car new from autonation subaru carlsbad in 2019. it has about 65,000 miles and i have driven it less than 2,000 miles since its last dealer visit in august 2025. si…”
2025-11-04 · Engine“constant battery issues. i've replaced the car battery 3 times and the car seems to be suffering from "parasitic battery drain". it took a long time to diagnose the issue and i've been to the rye subaru dealership 2 times already and they are still trying to fix the issue. this is my daughters car and i'm constantly waiting for a phone call to …”
2025-09-04 · Unknown Or Other“my vehicle light is on keeps saying oil at temp as well as other lights are currently turn on. i took it to subaru location was informed my transmission was bad. but the car drives well just have a bunch of lights.…”
2025-07-09 · Power Train“cvt failed at 85,000 miles. it started slipping and squealing and had to be replaced by the dealership. the car was never driven rough, in mountainous terrain, etc. very disappointing.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.