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2019 Subaru Legacy Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper — runs 8.0× the fleet median for that category across the 326 model-years tracked on this site.
122Complaints
3Recalls
2Crashes
1Fires
0Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper (40.2% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Visibility/wiper complaints here are 8.0× the median for that category across the 326 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Visibility/wiper49 · 40.2%No official action
Electrical System35 · 28.7%No official action
Engine5 · 4.1%No official action
Vehicle Speed Control4 · 3.3%No official action
Fuel/propulsion System4 · 3.3%RecalledRecall 21V587000 · Recall 20V218000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking4 · 3.3%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY/WIPER49 · 40.2%
Unspecified / other20 · 16.4%
ENGINE5 · 4.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4 · 3.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4 · 3.3%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING4 · 3.3%
STEERING3 · 2.5%
SERVICE BRAKES2 · 1.6%
WHEELS1 · 0.8%

Percentages are the share of the 122 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 21V587000 · 2021 · reported 07/29/2021

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 20V218000 · 2020 · reported 04/16/2020

If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure

NHTSA campaign 19V493000 · 2019 · reported 06/26/2019

In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“We had to replace the car’s original windshield due to a stone hitting it on the highway- just bad luck and something that happens from…”NHTSA complaint 11592264 — filed 06/03/2024 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“On 3/1/24, I had my original windshield replaced with Subaru dealership due to a crack. I paid out of pocket. On 4/21/24, the windshield cracked…”NHTSA complaint 11589441 — filed 05/18/2024 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“The windshield of my vehicle randomly cracked from the driver’s side at the base of the windshield to about halfway across. Nothing hit the windshield…”NHTSA complaint 11534944 — filed 07/27/2023 · VISIBILITY/WIPER

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru Legacy?

Visibility/wiper issues are the most-reported category, cited in 49 of 122 NHTSA complaints (40.2%), followed by electrical system (35), unspecified/other issues (20), engine (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2019 Subaru Legacy have?

122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2019 Subaru Legacy have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V587000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Subaru Legacy's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.