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2019 Subaru Outback Engine Problems

14 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

14
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2026Dec 2020
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (14)

criticalENGINE
CrashFiled: Mar 2023

2019 subaru outback. Consumer writes in regard to unintended acceleration. The consumer feels she should not have to bear the cost of the repairs and feels unsafe in the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11510308
criticalENGINE
Filed: Oct 2021

Frequently while stopped at traffic light, fast food pickup line, or intersection engine begins rapid unintended acceleration with RPM racing as high as 8K. The brake pedal is firmly pressed yet the car attempts to lunge forward. The only way to stop the acceleration and return the car to normal idle is to place the car in park while the engine is racing.

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NHTSA #: 11435909
highENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated and almost stalled. The failure was intermittent but caused the vehicle to stall on several occasions.

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NHTSA #: 11719040
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2026

The Tumble Generator Valve (TGV) assembly within the intake manifold failed on my 2019 Subaru Outback at only 48,000 miles causing catastrophic engine failure. This is a critical engine component that is expected to last significantly longer than the vehicle's current low mileage.

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NHTSA #: 11712860
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

2019 Subaru Outback passenger side cam carrier started to seep at 42k miles. 63K continues to seep and Subaru suggested monitoring oil levels. Estimated cost to fix $6k. If leak gets worse and/or proper monitoring of oil in the engine is not done could lead to engine failure and costly repairs.

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NHTSA #: 11671848
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2024

I have 2019 Outback Subaru. I just paid 5k to get the cam carrier fixed in November, now I am being told my motor is going out and I have to get additional work done to the cam carrier. I got my car in October of 2019 with 3/miles, my car has a little of 91k miles.

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NHTSA #: 11568630
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2022

The vehicle has developed an exhaust leak which allows exhaust to enter the cabin of the vehicle especially at lower speeds and when stopped. There is a crack which develops in the exhaust manifold which causes this issue. This is a known problem and there have been recalls in the past with this exact same issue for Subarus with the same engines.

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NHTSA #: 11486663
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Outback. The contact stated the low lever oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and he stated that the oil was low in the engine and more oil was added to the engine.

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NHTSA #: 11479856
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 subaru outback. The contact stated while driving an unknown speed, the accelerate pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11355211
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 subaru outback. The contact stated that there was an abnormal coolant odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken multiple times to cross creek subaru located at 497 n.

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NHTSA #: 11326207
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2020

Car sometimes accelerates on its own. I have to use pedal shifters to reduce the speed. Also noticed that it takes longer to brake sometimes.

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NHTSA #: 11324870
lowENGINE
Filed: Jun 2022

Battery died following limited use.

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NHTSA #: 11471033
lowENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2020

Random lack of acceleration and engine stumble; failed to accelerate when pulling out into traffic from side street nearly being hit by on-coming car. Seems to have become more frequent after engine fuel pump was changed due to recall.

NHTSA #: 11378594
lowENGINE
Filed: Sep 2020

Smell antifreeze

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NHTSA #: 11353688

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