How many recalls does the Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 17 recalls for the Subaru Forester across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Subaru Forester?

Across 765 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Subaru Forester are Air Bags (174), Electrical System (125), Visibility/Wiper (123), Unknown Or Other (119), Engine (83), Power Train (43).

Subaru Forester recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Subaru Forester across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact SUV 17 NHTSA recalls 765 owner complaints

17 NHTSA recalls

765 owner complaints

62 citing a crash

12 citing a fire

40 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Subaru Forester

The component categories Subaru owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.

Air Bags 174
Electrical System 125
Visibility/Wiper 123
Unknown Or Other 119
Engine 83
Power Train 43

Recalls & complaints by model year

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Generation	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2010-2014 Subaru Forester	15	105	Codes & recalls →
2015-2019 Subaru Forester	1	568	Codes & recalls →
2020-2024 Subaru Forester	1	92	Codes & recalls →

Recent recalls on the Subaru Forester

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Nov 2023

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.…
NHTSA campaign 23V755000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Oct 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.…
NHTSA campaign 19V701000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as…
NHTSA campaign 19V297000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana,…
NHTSA campaign 19V008000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, Legacy, and 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texa…
NHTSA campaign 19V007000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2010-2011 Impreza vehicles and 2010-2013 Forester vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michi…
NHTSA campaign 19V009000

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