KnownCarProblems2019 Subaru Legacy Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 123 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru Legacy, most often about the visibility and wipers (42% of complaints, typically around 6,500 miles). It is 6th of 26 Legacy model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2019 Subaru Legacy problems
Visibility and wipers
51 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 6,500 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, rearview mirrors/devices.
Was driving to work when a tiny rock hit my windshield about 3 inches from passenger side of glass. It was about halfway up the windshield. The rock hit was barley audible, almost didn't notice it. When I got to work I inspected it and found the slightest scratch, no chip, not any signs of a crack. So I didn't worry…
Defective windshiled - replaced by safelite -555 n mclean blvd elgin,il on august 16th.2019 car was leased on april 16th.2019 as brand new. Cost to replace was $539.04. Car was stationary when I spotted defective windshield.
Electrical
35 complaints · 28%The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Legacy. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel turned on its own to the left. The contact managed to regain control of the steering wheel with no issue. On another occasion, while driving 45 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel made a sharp left turn and became difficult to…
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 16%Driving down the expressway at a speed less that 50mph when my windshield cracked unexpectedly and seeming from nothing being flung toward the vehicle or dropping from the sky.
I own a 2019 Subaru Legacy. I am very shocked that I have experienced three major windshield cracks within only 18 months of purchasing the vehicle. The first one was only 5 months after I bought the car (02/07/20), the 2nd time was 7 months later (9/17/20), and the 3rd time was on may 1st, 2021. The cracks came out…
Engine
6 complaints · 5%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…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 4%Driver assistance
5 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, assist.
Speed control
4 complaints · 3%Steering
3 complaints · 2%The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Legacy. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel turned on its own to the left. The contact managed to regain control of the steering wheel with no issue. On another occasion, while driving 45 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel made a sharp left turn and became difficult to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Subaru Legacy recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect summary
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2019 impreza, outback, legacy, and ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Body and structure: structure
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Subaru Legacy
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Subaru Legacy?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (51 complaints, typically around 6,500 miles); electrical (35 complaints); other or unspecified (20 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Legacy have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 29, 2021 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Subaru Legacy?
- It is 6th of 26 Legacy model years by number of complaints, with 123 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.