2019 Subaru Outback Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 25 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Subaru Outback, 2% of its 1,034 total complaints for the year. Nine involved crashes and four involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 5,000. No related recalls are listed.
- Brakes complaints
- 25
- 2% of 1,034
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 5,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while braking at low speed, such as parking or waiting at a gate, with the brake pedal unable to stop forward motion.
- Some describe the vehicle lurching forward instead of stopping when the brake pedal was pressed during parallel parking or pulling into a spot, resulting in collisions.
- Several drivers report the brake pedal feeling soft or needing to be pressed all the way to the floor to slow the car.
- One complaint describes the automatic braking system engaging during a deer strike, with airbags deploying and front-end damage.
- A few owners noted the forward-collision/auto-braking feature turning off on its own or reporting no camera sight.
When 2019 Subaru Outback brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 20, 2019, latest Aug 12, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2019 Subaru Outback
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Outback model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Subaru Outback?
- NHTSA lists 25 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Outback, which is 2% of the 1,034 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Subaru Outback?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brake issues on the 2019 Outback.
- Did the 2019 Outback brake issues cause crashes or injuries?
- Yes. Of the 25 brake complaints, 9 involved crashes and 4 involved injuries, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically appear on the 2019 Outback?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2019 Outback is 5,000 miles.
- How does the 2019 Outback compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2019 Outback's brake complaint share is 2%, lower than earlier years like 2011 at 13% and 2012 at 14%, but similar to 2018 and 2020, both also at 2-3%.