AI DamageSTI S209: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the STI S209 across 1 model years: 1 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 100% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 100% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (100% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2019
- manual, 6-speed 2019
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Starter winded (missed) on startup and did not engage until next attempted vehicle startup.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Revealing Total Cost of 2019 STi Rebuild!amount per author: 20,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Is the 2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 WORTH the PRICE?amount per author: 65,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Our First Issue with the 2019 STi Rebuild
- Rebuilding a Wrecked 2019 Subaru WRX/STI With Crazy Frame Damage
- The Fate of the 2019 STI Rebuild.
- Rebuilding a Wrecked 2019 Subaru WRX/STI With Severe Frame Damage Part 3
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.