2019 Subaru WRX problems and complaints

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Subaru WRX. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (14), Engine (11), Unknown Or Other (7).

Key takeaways

  • 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1447%
Engine1137%
Unknown Or Other723%
Fuel/Propulsion System27%
Power Train27%
Wheels13%
Steering13%
Suspension13%
Air Bags13%
Seats13%
Fuel System13%
Gasoline13%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Subaru WRX 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Wheels - filed 2026-06-22

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru WRX. The contact stated that the driver's-side rear rim spoke was cracked in two pieces. The contact stated that new tires were installed on the vehicle. The contact replaced the tire with the spare. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the ...

Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-06-04

The cam carriers for my vehicle are leaking oil. This is an incredible common, seemingly almost guaranteed, issue with these vehicles from Subaru at the 75-90k mile mark. The carrier are dripping oil, so worse than seeping, but not pouring. This runs the risk of the engine bleeding oil fast and running dry without chec...

Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-04-22

fuel pump cut off intermeeting mager loss off power tech at subaru refuse to repair car has 72000 miles on well manetane

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.