How many 2019 Subaru Outback complaints involve Collision Avoidance & Cameras?

NHTSA lists 40 complaints in this area for the 2019 Outback, which is 4% of the 1,034 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Subaru Outback collision avoidance system?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for this model year.

Do these complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. Owners in this problem area reported 8 crashes and 6 injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 20,432.5 miles.

How does 2019 compare to other Outback model years for this problem area?

The 2019 Outback's 4% share is similar to 2018 (4%) and lower than later years like 2023 (25%) and 2025 (28%), based on NHTSA complaint data.

2019 Subaru Outback Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 40 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Subaru Outback, 4% of its 1,034 total complaints for the year, tied to 8 crashes and 6 injuries. No related recall exists for this area. Median mileage at failure was 20,432.5 miles.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 40; 4% of 1,034
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 20,433 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Owners report the adaptive cruise control failing to maintain set speed and the pre-collision brake system not activating before hitting the vehicle ahead.
Several complaints describe unintended acceleration at low speed while parking, with the brake pedal pressed and unable to stop the car, leading to collisions with gates, walls, or parked cars.
Some drivers report the forward obstacle/collision detection system not engaging when the car surged forward, including one case where the airbag did not deploy on the driver side.
Multiple owners report windshields spontaneously cracking with no impact, which they say then triggers false forward-collision warnings or sensor failure messages.
One report describes the transmission lurching forward when shifting from Drive to Park at very low speed in a parking lot.

When 2019 Subaru Outback collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 28, 2019, latest Sep 20, 2025.

40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to Sep 2025; peak Jan 2021 (4).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Outback model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
20060 (0%)
20070 (0%)
20080 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
20113 (0%)
20121 (0%)
20135 (2%)
20141 (0%)
20159 (2%)
201610 (2%)
201726 (3%)
201835 (4%)
201940 (4%)
202055 (6%)
202131 (10%)
202224 (5%)
202322 (25%)
202419 (19%)
202523 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2019 Subaru Outback complaints involve Collision Avoidance & Cameras?: NHTSA lists 40 complaints in this area for the 2019 Outback, which is 4% of the 1,034 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Subaru Outback collision avoidance system?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for this model year.
Do these complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. Owners in this problem area reported 8 crashes and 6 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 20,432.5 miles.
How does 2019 compare to other Outback model years for this problem area?: The 2019 Outback's 4% share is similar to 2018 (4%) and lower than later years like 2023 (25%) and 2025 (28%), based on NHTSA complaint data.