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Subaru Forester safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Subaru Forester, across all model years. Model hub.
20
Recalls
3
Investigations opened
3
Investigations closed
  1. Recall2025 forester

    Recall 26V436000

    An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall2025 forester

    Recall 25V419000

    A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.

  3. Recall2025 forester

    Recall 25V033000

    A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall2022 forester

    Recall 23V755000

    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall2023 forester

    Recall 23V754000

    A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall2024 forester

    Recall 23V754000

    A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  7. Recall2024 forester

    Recall 23V723000

    Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

  8. Recall2018 forester

    Recall 21V587000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  9. Recall2019 forester

    Recall 21V263000

    Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

  10. Investigation closed2016 forester

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19009

    Occupant Detection System (ODS) Failure

  11. Investigation closed2017 forester

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19009

    Occupant Detection System (ODS) Failure

  12. Investigation closed2018 forester

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19009

    Occupant Detection System (ODS) Failure

  13. Recall2019 forester

    Recall 19V856000

    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  14. Recall2015 forester

    Recall 19V701000

    If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

  15. Recall2016 forester

    Recall 19V701000

    If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

  16. Recall2017 forester

    Recall 19V701000

    If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

  17. Recall2018 forester

    Recall 19V701000

    If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

  18. Investigation opened2016 forester

    NHTSA opened investigation PE19009

    Occupant Detection System (ODS) Failure

  19. Investigation opened2017 forester

    NHTSA opened investigation PE19009

    Occupant Detection System (ODS) Failure

  20. Investigation opened2018 forester

    NHTSA opened investigation PE19009

    Occupant Detection System (ODS) Failure

  21. Recall2015 forester

    Recall 19V149000

    Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

  22. Recall2016 forester

    Recall 19V149000

    Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

  23. Recall2019 forester

    Recall 19V065000

    Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

  24. Recall2018 forester

    Recall 18V455000

    Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.

  25. Recall2015 forester

    Recall 16V162000

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  26. Recall2016 forester

    Recall 16V162000

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.