--- title: "2019 Subaru Forester Parts and Specs" description: "Everything for the 2019 Subaru Forester: oil type and capacity, battery group size, tire sizes, wiper blades, filters, service schedule, and common problems, verified, sourced, and in one place." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2019 Subaru Forester parts and specs Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place. SK (5th generation), 2019-2024, Compact crossover SUV (Subaru Global Platform). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 4.4 qt | | Battery | Group 35 | | Tire size | 225/60R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 26" / 17" / 14" rear | | Key fob battery | CR2032 (push-button-start smart key, standard across this generation) | ## Specifications for the 2019-2024 Forester ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/bulbs). ### Brakes Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/brakes). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024/specs). These specifications are shared across every Forester of the SK (5th generation) generation. See the [2019-2024 Subaru Forester overview](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2019-2024) for the full picture, or the [Subaru Forester guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester) to compare every generation. ## What changed for the 2019 Subaru Forester | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2019 | Generation launch on the Subaru Global Platform; direct-injected FB25D replaces the port-injected FB25; no turbo XT offered in the US; EyeSight standard | ## Known problems with the 2019 Subaru Forester 5 of the 5 issues we track for the 2019-2024 generation are documented against the 2019 model year. ### Thermo Control Valve (TCV) failure (moderate) Coolant vapor can intrude into the sensor portion of the engine's Thermo Control Valve, tripping check-engine codes P2682 and/or P26A and, in some cases, causing coolant leaks or rough running. It's frequent enough that Subaru issued a factory-wide warranty extension to 15 years/150,000 miles for the TCV on affected VINs, and will reimburse owners who already paid for the repair out of pocket. A redesigned valve with a stainless-steel shaft and better sensor waterproofing addresses the root cause. Subaru Service Bulletin 09-119-24 (Thermo Control Valve Warranty Extension). Typical cost: Free if within the 15-yr/150k warranty extension (most affected vehicles still qualify); roughly $800-$1,300 out of pocket otherwise. ### Spontaneous windshield cracking (class action settlement) (moderate) Owners of 2019-2022 Forester (and Legacy/Outback/Ascent) reported windshields cracking or chipping with no apparent impact. A class action (Powell v. Subaru of America, Inc.) settled with an extended warranty for qualifying windshield claims experienced on or after the settlement's notice date, plus reimbursement options for prior repairs. Powell v. Subaru of America, Inc.. Typical cost: Covered under the settlement's extended warranty for qualifying cracks; $400-$1,200+ out of pocket including ADAS/EyeSight camera recalibration. ### Parasitic battery drain (moderate) Owners report the 12V battery draining dead after the car sits for a day or two, often traced to a control module failing to enter its low-power sleep state. A 2015-2020-model settlement (In re Subaru Battery Drain Products Liability Litigation) covers 2019-2020 model-year Foresters; a newer proposed class action (Taylor, et al. v. Subaru of America, Inc., filed May 2026) alleges the same defect persists across 2019-2025 Subaru vehicles broadly and is still working through the courts as of this writing. It is not yet a settled claim for later SK-generation model years. In re Subaru Battery Drain Products Liability Litigation, No. 1:20-cv-03095-JHR-MJS (D.N.J.); Taylor, et al. v. Subaru of America, Inc., No. 2:26-cv-4935 (D.N.J.), pending as of 2026. Typical cost: $0 (covered under the 2015-2020 settlement for eligible 2019-2020 VINs) to $300 for a battery swap that often doesn't fix the underlying drain on later model years. ### CVT chain slip / shudder carried into early production (moderate) Some 2019-2020 model-year vehicles built on the outgoing platform's CVT hardware exhibit the same shudder/hesitation symptoms documented on the prior generation. Subaru's 10-year/100,000-mile CVT warranty extension applies to many of these VINs. Check eligibility with Subaru before paying for a CVT repair out of pocket. Subaru CVT customer support program (10-yr/100k extension). Typical cost: Free if within the CVT warranty extension; $3,500-$6,000 for a CVT replacement otherwise. ### Starlink infotainment glitches and backup camera delay (minor) The 11.6-in (or 6.5/8-in on base trims) touchscreen occasionally freezes, reboots, or shows a delayed backup camera feed. Software updates resolve most cases; persistent issues need a head unit reflash or replacement at the dealer. Typical cost: $0 (software update) to $1,500+ (head unit replacement). Full detail, costs and sources on the [Subaru Forester problems and years to avoid](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/common-problems) guide. ## Which engines were offered in the 2019 Forester? | Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (FB25D, direct-injected) | Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, Touring, Wilderness (2022+) | 0W-20 | 4.4 qt | ## About the Subaru Forester The Subaru Forester is a compact, boxy crossover that has built its reputation on tall greenhouse visibility, class-leading ground clearance, and standard symmetrical AWD rather than outright power or luxury, which is why "Forester years to avoid" is one of the most-searched Subaru questions online. 5XT turbo held onto the EJ25 turbo (224 hp) paired to a conventional 4-speed automatic, not a CVT. 0XT trim only, now CVT-equipped) and is remembered for turbo oil-starvation from a clogged banjo-bolt oil-feed filter, a 2015-2018 passenger-airbag sensor recall, and the tail end of an FB25 oil-consumption class-action settlement. The SK generation (2019-2024) rode on the Subaru Global Platform with a direct-injected FB25D (182 hp, no turbo offered in the US) and introduced the Wilderness off-road trim in 2022; it's dogged by a well-documented Thermo Control Valve (TCV) failure that Subaru extended warranty coverage on to 15 years/150,000 miles, plus windshield-cracking and parasitic-battery-drain class actions shared across the Subaru lineup. The redesigned SL generation (2025+) keeps the FB25D (180 hp) and adds Subaru's first factory Forester Hybrid (194 hp combined, e-CVT), with EyeSight driver assist standard fleet-wide. Across every generation, maintenance follows Subaru's familiar pattern: 6,000-mile/6-month synthetic oil changes, an 11-year/137,500-mile first coolant service, a Group 35 battery, 89 ft-lb lug torque, and a CVT on nearly every trim whose long-term health is the single biggest driver of Forester resale value. For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the [full Subaru Forester guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester). ## Other Subaru Forester years - [2026](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2026) - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2020) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/subaru/forester/2012) Data confidence for this generation: High confidence. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SK)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Forester) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Forester 2.5L FB25D oil spec/capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2020/subaru/forester/2-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-fb25d-1/) - [subaruforester.org, FB25DI correct oil level / capacity discussion (4.4 qt per owner's manual)](https://www.subaruforester.org/threads/fb25di-correct-oil-level-clarify-how-to-measure-oil-level-non-fb25di-posts-will-be-deleted.832532/) - [Subaru Service Bulletin 09-119-24, Thermo Control Valve Warranty Extension (2019-21MY Forester)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253930-0001.pdf) - [Reddit r/SubaruForester, Subaru now covering TCV issues for 2019+ models](https://www.reddit.com/r/SubaruForester/comments/1bvqbgk/psa_subaru_is_now_covering_thermo_control_valve/) - [classaction.org, Subaru windshield settlement given preliminary approval](https://www.classaction.org/news/subaru-windshield-settlement-given-preliminary-approval-reimbursements-extended-warranty-available) - [classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019-2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)](https://www.classaction.org/news/subaru-lawsuit-says-2019-2025-vehicles-plagued-by-electrical-system-defect-causing-parasitic-battery-drain) - [Reddit r/subaru, 2019-2020 CVT warranty extension to 10 yr/100k thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/subaru/comments/1ltsv9m/20192020_us_cvt_warranty_extension_to_10/) - [Reddit r/subaru, 2019 Forester front brake rotor sizes (294/316mm front, 285mm rear)](https://www.reddit.com/r/subaru/comments/1nvat0r/2019_subaru_forester_front_rotor_question/) - [tirecalculatorhub.com, Subaru Forester OEM tire size guide by year](https://tirecalculatorhub.com/guides/subaru-tire-calculator) - [wiperhaus.com, 2024 Subaru Forester windshield wiper blade size](https://wiperhaus.com/blogs/subaru-forester-information/2024-subaru-forester-windshield-wiper-blade-size) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.