Showing the 2019 Outback Touring. We haven't verified this trim's engine; the numbers below cover every version of this model year. Every version
Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.
About every 2019 Outback
The 2019 Subaru Outback has 1,036 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and the electrical system is the most-cited part at 364. Its combined EPA fuel economy is 22 to 28 mpg, with a 5-year fuel cost of $11,600 to $14,760 at U.S. average prices. NHTSA gives it 5 overall stars. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns that may apply to this car, covering fuel system and body and structure parts.
Written by AI from public EPA and NHTSA data. Not a review.
Fuel economy
22–28 mpgcombined; city 20–25, highway 27–32; every version of this model year
Five years of fuel
$11,600–$14,760U.S. average; Ohio $10,370–$13,190 at local prices; every version of this model year; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026
NHTSA's VIN data lists these trims for the 2019 Outback. A trim's engine and numbers are shown as its own only where EPA names versions after the trim and no other version could be it; "seen with" means a source shows that engine on the trim, not that it was the only one. Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year: whether a recall applies to a car depends on its VIN, on NHTSA's recall lookup.
Owners have filed 1,036 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Outback. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.
Complaints by part of the car
Part
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Electrical system
364
1
0
0
Visibility/wiper
326
0
0
0
Unknown or other
204
1
1
1
Visibility
63
0
0
0
Engine
39
4
1
1
Forward collision avoidance
36
8
0
6
Steering
36
1
0
0
Structure
27
1
0
3
Vehicle speed control
26
10
0
1
Fuel/propulsion system
23
4
0
0
Service brakes
21
8
0
3
Lane departure
18
0
0
0
16 more parts
Power train
16
1
1
1
Air bags
13
6
0
10
Exterior lighting
11
0
0
0
Back over prevention
9
2
0
1
Fuel system, gasoline
9
0
0
0
Suspension
7
1
0
0
Equipment
6
0
0
0
Seats
5
1
0
2
Latches/locks/linkages
4
0
0
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
0
0
0
Seat belts
2
1
0
1
Tires
2
0
0
0
Wheels
2
0
0
0
Engine and engine cooling
1
0
0
0
Insert, padding
1
0
0
0
Service brakes, air
1
1
0
1
Complaints by model year
Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2019 Outback over its history. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Carmakers sent NHTSA 430 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2019 Outback, the latest on Oct 5, 2026. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.
The parts they mention most: electrical system (252), equipment (190), power train (42), unknown or other (29), equipment adaptive/mobility (28).
NHTSA hasn't opened a defect investigation that covers this model year.
Maintenance
Oil
The owner's manual gives the oil and how often to change it. We show oil facts only once we've checked them against the manual, and we haven't yet for the 2019 Outback.
NHTSA manufacturer communications, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA defect investigations, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, file of Aug 7, 2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration, file of Oct 12, 2026
Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data