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2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Crosstrek.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (AV-S7)

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is an SUV with an engine requiring 4.7 quarts of 0W-20 oil and paired with an Automatic (AV-S7) transmission, achieving EPA ratings of 27 city, 33 highway, and 29 combined mpg. This model year generated 280 owner complaints—the highest in the Crosstrek’s complaint history from 2012 to 2026—with the most frequent issue involving visibility and wiper systems, and it also accumulated seven recalls. For researchers, the 2019 Crosstrek sits at the peak of reported problems within the model’s reliability timeline, marking it as a year of particular concern for owners.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/33/29 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 390 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 390 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/60R17 98HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height63.8 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3190 lb
Track (front / rear)61 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 33 / 29 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Crosstrek of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.3–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.30 sec — 2019 Plug-In Hybrid
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Plug-In Hybrid 2.0L F-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh8.30 sec16.60 sec148 hpAWD
2019Plug-In Hybrid 2.0L F-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh8.30 sec16.50 sec148 hpAWD
2019Plug-In Hybrid 2.0L F-4 + Elec 8.8-kWh8.50 sec16.60 sec148 hpAWD
20182.0i Premier 2.0L F-48.80 sec16.70 sec152 hpAWD
20182.0i Limited 2.0L F-49.00 sec16.90 sec152 hpAWD
20182.0i Premium 2.0L F-49.00 sec16.90 sec152 hpAWD
20182.0i Limited 2.0L F-49.20 sec17.30 sec152 hpAWD
20182.0i Premium 2.0L F-49.20 sec17.00 sec152 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.7 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-2-4.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantSubaru Super coolant, P/N SOA868V9270
Engine Coolant Capacity8.0
Engine CoolantSubaru Super coolant, P/N SOA868V9270
Engine Coolant Capacity8.2
Engine CoolantSubaru Super coolant, P/N SOA868V9270
Engine Coolant Capacity8.2 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · Synthetic

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs13 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub162.0
Rear Wheel Hub140.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-2-4
Spark Plug ManufacturerSubaru
Spark Plug Gap.028-.031 in
Spark Plug Torque13 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing6 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance10 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity.990 - 1.110 lbs
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.680 - 1.800 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance390 cca

Service checks

RPM58.0 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque20.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 99.6 ft-lbs; Rear: 81.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059 in; Rear: 0.059 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .866; Rear: .335
Maximum Rotor Runout.002
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: .6.732

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
189 inch lbs., Step 2: 1689 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
121.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 73.8 ft. lbs., Step 3: Loosen all bolts 180° in the reverse order of installation., Step 4: Loosen all bolts 180° in the reverse order of installation., Step 5: 31 ft. lbs., Step 6: Turn 78-82°, Step 7: Turn bolts 1 & 2: 73-77°, Step 8: Tighten Bolts 6, 5, 4, 3 in that order: 28-32°.21.4 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30°-35°.22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 137,500 mi. The big-interval services (at 137,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Clutch Assembly (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 72,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
At 137,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek sits at the apex of an unmistakable complaint-and-recall arc within this generation: complaints climb from just 2 in 2012 and 25 in 2013 to 131 in 2016, dip slightly to 97 in 2017, then surge to 194 in 2018 and peak at 280 in 2019 — the highest figure in the entire federal record — before collapsing to 68 in 2020 and remaining comparatively low through 2026. Recalls follow the same shape, with the 2019 model year tied to 7 recalls (versus 1 in 2013, 2016, and 2017, and 5 in 2018), and TSBs also crest at 518 for 2019, indicating heavy factory service activity on top of the owner-filed complaints. The complaint profile for 2019 is heavily concentrated in Visibility/Wiper (106 of 280 filings), followed by Unknown or Other (36) and Electrical System (26), and the year also carries 6 crash-related and 3 fire-related complaints — figures that warrant attention even though the underlying root causes are not specified in this data. Because the 2019 model year is the worst-performing year across complaints, recalls, and TSBs in the entire dataset, and the very next model year (2020) shows a sharp improvement, this is generally not the strongest candidate in the generation to buy used. A buyer would be better served targeting a 2020 or later Crosstrek, or, if a 2019 is the only option, insisting on documented completion of all seven recalls and a careful inspection of the wiper/visibility system before purchase.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
518
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
280
Owner complaints
6 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 280 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper106
Unknown Or Other36
Electrical System26
Visibility10
Steering9
Power Train8
Engine8
Fuel/Propulsion System7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V404000Visibility:Glass, Side/RearReported 30/05/2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The driver's side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal… Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side rear-door window glass, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer…

20V189000Seat Belts:Rear/OtherReported 31/03/2020

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended. Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The began April 15, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 518 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
02-193-24R2026-06-29EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
09-74-21R2026-06-25EngineThis bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for…
09-81-21R2026-06-24Fuel/Propulsion SystemThis bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector and fuel pipe in…
SubaruNet Annoucement (E2026-06-11Unknown Or OtherThis announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood…
16-156-25R2026-06-02Power TrainThis bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Crosstrek take?

4.7 qt of 0W-20 Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Crosstrek have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Crosstrek get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 33 highway / 29 combined mpg.