SUBARU CROSSTREK (2019) recall — Steering
Subaru recalls 2019 Crosstrek models with potential loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk. Owners may contact Subaru for free steering gearbox replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling 2019 Crosstrek vehicles that may lose power steering assist, requiring more effort to steer and increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles sold after February 7, 2019. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224365-subaru-2019-crosstrek-steering-recall-risk-of-higher-steering-effort.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224365-subaru-2019-crosstrek-steering-recall-risk-of-higher-steering-effort · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V065000
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“Subaru 2019 Crosstrek Steering Recall: Risk of Higher Steering Effort.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224365-subaru-2019-crosstrek-steering-recall-risk-of-higher-steering-effort. Based on NHTSA recall #19V065000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V065000).
Why it’s dangerous
A connector inside the power steering unit may short circuit, causing loss of electric power steering assistance. This requires more steering effort from the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Subaru Crosstrek vehicles purchased after February 7, 2019 are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without proper steering assistance could face higher crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Crosstrek was purchased after February 7, 2019. The recall covers specific models with a shorted connector in the power steering unit.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free steering gearbox inspection and replacement if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.
Questions people ask
Are any 2019 Crosstrek vehicles affected?
Yes, 2019 Crosstrek vehicles purchased after February 7, 2019 are affected.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Subaru will inspect and replace the steering gearbox for free. Contact customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall states loss of power steering assist could increase crash risk, but does not specify injury severity.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V065000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 19V065000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V065000 (June 2, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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