AI Damage2019 STI S209: common problems
Owners of the 2019 STI S209 filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. We found 13 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- YouTube repair videos
- 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
- manual, 6-speed
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.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,964 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 7% least complained about).
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
- Rebuilding A Blown Up 2019 Subaru STI | Ep. 6 (THE FIRST DRIVE!)
- Rebuilding A Blown Up 2019 Subaru STI | Ep. 5 (New motor lasted 30 seconds...)
- 2019 Subaru WRX STI has Rod Knock stay tuned to watch rebuild…
- Rebuilding a Wrecked 2019 Subaru WRX/STI With Severe Frame Damage Part 5
- Rebuilding a Wrecked 2019 Subaru WRX/STI With Severe Frame Damage Part 4
- Rebuilding A Blown Up 2019 Subaru STI | Ep. 2 (The Catastrophic Failure)
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 STI S209?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 1.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 STI S209?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 STI S209 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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.