How many 2019 Subaru Outback owners reported steering problems?

NHTSA lists 36 steering complaints for the 2019 Outback, making up about 3% of the 1,034 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2019 Subaru Outback?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2019 Outback.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2019 Outback is 2,024 miles, indicating the issue often appears early in ownership.

Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires linked to steering complaints on the 2019 Outback.

How does 2019 compare to other Outback years for steering complaints?

The 2019 Outback's 3% steering complaint share is lower than 2010 (12%) and 2013 (11%), and similar to 2018 (4%) and 2017 (3%).

2019 Subaru Outback Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 36 steering complaints for the 2019 Subaru Outback, about 3% of its 1,034 total complaints for the year. Owners mainly describe wandering, wobbling, or self-correcting steering at highway speeds, with a median failure mileage of 2,024 miles. No related recall has been issued.

Steering complaints: 36; 3% of 1,034
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 2,024 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wanders or drifts side to side at highway speeds without driver input, requiring constant correction.
Wheel feels loose or has excess play, with drivers describing a disconnect between wheel input and the car's actual direction.
Vehicle briefly wobbles or feels like it's on ice above 40-60 mph, then self-corrects.
Some drivers report the car appears to take temporary control and nudge itself left or right, sometimes with a warning beep.
A few reports describe sudden, sharp veering during turns or lane changes at speeds between 40 and 70 mph.
Dealers reportedly told some owners nothing was wrong and that the behavior was normal for the car's steering-assist system.

When 2019 Subaru Outback steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 27, 2018, latest Sep 24, 2026.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2019 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2019 Subaru Outback

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Outback model year

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

201041 (12%)
201136 (6%)
20129 (3%)
201334 (11%)
201417 (8%)
201513 (3%)
201624 (4%)
201723 (3%)
201835 (4%)
201936 (3%)
202013 (1%)
20215 (2%)
20224 (1%)
20232 (2%)
20245 (5%)
20256 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2019 Subaru Outback owners reported steering problems?: NHTSA lists 36 steering complaints for the 2019 Outback, making up about 3% of the 1,034 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2019 Subaru Outback?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for steering on the 2019 Outback.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2019 Outback is 2,024 miles, indicating the issue often appears early in ownership.
Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries or fires linked to steering complaints on the 2019 Outback.
How does 2019 compare to other Outback years for steering complaints?: The 2019 Outback's 3% steering complaint share is lower than 2010 (12%) and 2013 (11%), and similar to 2018 (4%) and 2017 (3%).