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Subaru Forester recalls

41 recall campaigns for the Subaru Forester, newest first.

  1. Subaru manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (gawr) on the certification label. 2019–2026 Subaru Ascent, Crosstrek, Forester 26V-436 · July 7, 2026
  2. Subaru sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, allowing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle. 2026 Subaru Forester 26V-346 · May 28, 2026
  3. Subaru when the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap. 2025–2026 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester 26V-106 · February 23, 2026 PARK OUTSIDE
  4. Subaru may have been manufactured with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket which can detach without prior warning. 2026 Subaru Forester 25V-889 · December 18, 2025
  5. Subaru child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the bolts to come loose. 2025 Subaru Forester 25V-419 · June 19, 2025
  6. Subaru wheels may have been manufactured with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface, which can result in the wheel being improperly attached and cause a loss of vehicle stability. 2025 Subaru Forester 25V-033 · January 23, 2025
  7. Subaru front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break. 2023–2024 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza +1 more 23V-754 · November 9, 2023
  8. Subaru insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail. 2021–2022 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Legacy +1 more 23V-755 · November 9, 2023
  9. Subaru engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant. 2024 Subaru Forester 23V-723 · October 26, 2023
  10. Subaru front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly in the event of a crash. 2009 Subaru Forester 22V-838 · November 10, 2022
  11. Subaru low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. 2018–2019 Subaru Ascent, BRZ, Forester +5 more 21V-587 · July 29, 2021
  12. Subaru rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach. 2018–2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester 21V-263 · April 15, 2021
  13. Saab virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. 2003–2009 Saab 9-2X, Baja, Forester +4 more 20V-001 · January 2, 2020
  14. Saab inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. 2003–2009 Saab 9-2X, Baja, Forester +4 more 20V-002 · January 2, 2020
  15. Saab inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. 2003–2009 Saab 9-2X, Baja, Forester +4 more 20V-003 · January 2, 2020
  16. Subaru aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving. 2019 Subaru Ascent, Crosstrek, Forester 19V-856 · December 2, 2019
  17. Subaru electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen. 2015 Subaru Forester 19V-701 · October 3, 2019
  18. Subaru ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. 2005–2009 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy +3 more 19V-297 · April 11, 2019
  19. Subaru exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park. 2008–2014 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza +1 more 19V-149 · February 28, 2019
  20. Subaru connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance. 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester 19V-065 · February 6, 2019
  21. Subaru virgin Islands. 2010–2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Forester, Impreza +4 more 19V-007 · January 9, 2019
  22. Subaru are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2010–2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Forester, Impreza +4 more 19V-008 · January 9, 2019
  23. Subaru are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2010–2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Forester, Impreza +4 more 19V-009 · January 9, 2019
  24. Subaru certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. 2018 Subaru Forester 18V-455 · July 10, 2018
  25. Subaru virgin Islands. 2009–2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Forester, Impreza +4 more 18V-012 · January 9, 2018
  26. Subaru are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2009 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy +3 more 18V-013 · January 9, 2018
  27. Subaru are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2009 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy +3 more 18V-014 · January 9, 2018
  28. Subaru are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2005–2009 Subaru Baja, Forester, Impreza +3 more 17V-026 · January 11, 2017
  29. Subaru virgin Islands. 2005–2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Baja, Forester +5 more 17V-014 · January 10, 2017
  30. Subaru relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat. 2007–2009 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy +1 more 16V-738 · October 13, 2016
  31. Saab virgin Islands, or "Zone A." These vehicles may be equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. 2003–2009 Saab 9-2X, Baja, Forester +4 more 16V-358 · May 25, 2016
  32. Subaru turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall. 2015 Subaru Forester, WRX 16V-162 · March 21, 2016
  33. Subaru brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector. 2008–2009 Subaru Forester, Impreza, WRX 14V-830 · December 31, 2014
  34. Subaru salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. 2005–2009 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy +2 more 14V-311 · June 10, 2014
  35. Subaru backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification. 2014 Subaru Forester 13V-159 · April 24, 2013
  36. Subaru up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. 2006–2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca, Forester, Legacy +2 more 12V-602 · December 26, 2012
  37. Subaru automatic locking retractor in the seat belt assemblies located in the rear center seating of the affected vehicles do not meet lockability requirements and fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 2009 Subaru Forester 12V-099 · March 13, 2012
  38. Saab front lower control arms may break at the hanger brackets due to corrosion if the hanger bracket is exposed to salty and humid environments such as roads containing snow melting agent. 2002–2005 Saab 9-2X, Forester, Impreza 11V-464 · September 6, 2011
  39. Subaru some vehicles may have the cylinder HEAD-SIDE oil supply pipe and TURBOCHARGER-SIDE pipe improperly assembled. 2007–2009 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Legacy 08V-460 · November 9, 2008
  40. Subaru on certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air bag occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may have been pinched during production. 2006 Subaru Forester, Impreza 07V-043 · December 2, 2007
  41. Subaru on certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the cover bolts for the engine oil control valve may not be sufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak from around the cover gasket. 2004 Subaru Baja, Forester, Impreza 04V-473 · January 10, 2004