Two problems related to software have been reported for the 2019 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2019 Subaru Outback based on all problems reported for the 2019 Outback.
Battery failed after 11k miles. Had to be replaced by aaa when stranded with daughter. Have had starting issues with the car since I got it where it won't turn over. I normally turn off car then lick and unlock and try again. Normally started after several tries. Subaru chalked this up to software at maintenance.
In 2019the battery on the vehicle drained while on a camping trip to the desert, which left us stranded. We got it jumped and drove home. Subaru dealer said that they would install new computer software to fix. In 2021, we took car to Subaru for 36k checkup. They said the battery needed to be replaced. We are worried about being straned again if we go to remote destinations. This is a safety issue.