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Subaru Forester

37 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V001000·2020-01-02

    Subaru and Saab Vehicles Recalled for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Subaru is recalling specific 2003-2014 models and Saab 9-2X vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may explode due to humidity, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB OUTBACK, BAJA, IMPREZA, LEGACY
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V008000·2019-01-09

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V419000·2025-06-19

    Subaru Forester child seat anchor bolts may come loose

    Subaru is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles because the child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing them to come loose.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V033000·2025-01-23

    Subaru Forester alloy wheels may be improperly attached losing stability

    Subaru is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles with 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels because an incorrectly specified lug seat surface can leave the wheel improperly attached.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V754000·2023-11-09

    2024 Subaru Impreza Front Driveshaft Assembly Defect Recall

    Subaru is recalling 2024 Impreza vehicles because the front driveshaft assembly may develop cracks and break, potentially causing loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER, WRX, IMPREZA, CROSSTREK
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V838000·2022-11-10

    Subaru Recalls 2009-2013 Forester Vehicles for Seat Belt Defect

    Subaru is recalling 2009-2013 Forester vehicles because the front seat belt force-limiter may not operate correctly in a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V587000·2021-07-29

    Subaru and Toyota Recall Vehicles for Fuel Pump Failure Risk

    Subaru is recalling certain 2018-2020 models and Toyota 86 vehicles because a fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, TOYOTA OUTBACK, WRX, FORESTER, LEGACY
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V002000·2020-01-02

    Subaru and Saab Recall Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Subaru and Saab are recalling specific model years because passenger air bag inflators may explode due to humidity, posing a risk of serious injury.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB OUTBACK, BAJA, IMPREZA, LEGACY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V003000·2020-01-02

    Subaru and Saab Recall Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Subaru is recalling specific 2003-2014 models and Saab 9-2X vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB OUTBACK, BAJA, IMPREZA, LEGACY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V856000·2019-12-02

    Subaru Recalls 2019 Models for Engine Valve Separation Risk

    Subaru is recalling 51,613 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles because a PCV valve can separate, causing loss of power and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU CROSSTREK, ASCENT, FORESTER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V297000·2019-04-11

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Ignition Switch Spring Failure Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2005-2014 models because a broken spring in the ignition switch could cause the engine to turn off unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK, IMPREZA, FORESTER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V065000·2019-02-06

    Subaru Recalls 2019 Forester and Crosstrek for Steering Defect

    Subaru is recalling 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles because a steering connector may short circuit, causing a loss of power steering assistance.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU CROSSTREK, FORESTER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V009000·2019-01-09

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V007000·2019-01-09

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Subaru is recalling specific 2010-2014 models because front passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V013000·2018-01-09

    Subaru Recalls 2009-2010 Models for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Subaru is recalling 2009-2010 vehicles in 22 states because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA, TRIBECA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V014000·2018-01-09

    Subaru Recalls 2009 Models Due to Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Subaru is recalling 2009 Forester, Legacy, Impreza, Tribeca, WRX, and Outback vehicles because the passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA, TRIBECA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V012000·2018-01-09

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2009-2013 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA, TRIBECA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V026000·2017-01-11

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific model years of Baja, Impreza, Forester, Legacy, Outback, and Tribeca vehicles to replace passenger air bag inflators that may rupture in a crash.

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    SUBARU — SUBARU BAJA, IMPREZA, FORESTER, LEGACY
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V014000·2017-01-10

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles Due to Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2005-2012 models because front passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU BAJA, IMPREZA, FORESTER, LEGACY
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V738000·2016-10-13

    Subaru Recalls Turbocharged Vehicles for Fire Risk from Pump Relay

    Subaru is recalling certain 2007-2014 vehicles with turbocharged engines because a failing relay may cause the air injection pump to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, LEGACY, IMPREZA, FORESTER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V358000·2016-05-25

    Subaru and Saab Recall for Passenger Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2003-2011 models and 2006 Saab 9-2x vehicles because passenger air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB OUTBACK, BAJA, LEGACY, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V830000·2014-12-31

    Subaru Recalls Brake Line Corrosion in Impreza, WRX, and Forester Models

    Subaru is recalling specific Impreza, WRX, STI, and Forester vehicles to fix brake line corrosion that could cause fluid leaks and increased stopping distances.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU WRX, FORESTER, IMPREZA, WRX STI
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V311000·2014-06-10

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles for Brake Line Corrosion Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific 2005-2014 models due to brake line corrosion from salt water, which may cause fluid leaks and increased stopping distances.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU WRX STI, LEGACY, OUTBACK, IMPREZA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V602000·2012-12-26

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles for Puddle Light Fire Risk

    Subaru is recalling certain 2006-2012 vehicles because accessory puddle lights may short-circuit and cause a fire.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER, TRIBECA, OUTBACK, LEGACY
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V464000·2011-09-06

    Subaru and Saab Recall Vehicles Due to Front Control Arm Corrosion

    Subaru is recalling certain Impreza, Forester, and Saab 9-2X vehicles because front lower control arms may break due to corrosion, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU, SAAB FORESTER, IMPREZA, 9-2X
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V436000·2026-07-07

    Subaru Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek vehicles with incorrect weight labels

    Subaru is recalling certain 2019–2026 Ascent, 2025–2026 Forester, and 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles due to incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels, which may lead to vehicle overload and increased crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU ASCENT, FORESTER, CROSSTREK HYBRID, FORESTER HYBRID
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V346000·2026-05-28

    2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid power moonroof glass panel detachment

    Subaru is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles because the power moonroof glass panel may detach due to improper bonding, posing a road hazard and crash risk.

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    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID, FORESTER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V889000·2025-12-18

    2026 Subaru Forester Rear Hatch Support Bracket Detachment Risk

    Subaru is recalling certain 2026 Forester vehicles because the rear hatch support bracket may detach without warning, allowing the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly and increase injury risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V755000·2023-11-09

    2021-2023 Subaru vehicles recalled for inhibitor switch weld defect

    Subaru is recalling 2021-2023 Crosstrek, Forester, Legacy, and Outback vehicles. A weld defect in the inhibitor switch allows water to enter and cause the switch to fail, disabling reverse lights and camera display, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU OUTBACK, LEGACY, CROSSTREK, FORESTER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V723000·2023-10-26

    2024 Subaru Forester Water Pipe Bolts May Loosen, Risk Fire

    Certain 2024 Subaru Forester models have engine water pipe attachment bolts that may loosen, allowing the pipe to leak coolant onto hot engine components and create a fire risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V263000·2021-04-15

    Subaru Recalls Crosstrek and Forester for Rear Stabilizer Bolt Defect

    Subaru is recalling 2018-2019 Crosstrek and 2019 Forester vehicles because rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach, increasing crash risk.

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    SUBARU — SUBARU CROSSTREK, FORESTER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V701000·2019-10-03

    Subaru Recalls 2015-2018 Foresters Due to Passenger Airbag Deactivation Risk

    Subaru is recalling 2015-2018 Foresters with heated seats because a loose electrical connection may cause the front passenger airbag to deactivate, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V149000·2019-02-28

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles for Brake Light Switch Malfunction Risk

    Subaru is recalling specific Impreza, WRX, Forester, and Crosstrek models because a faulty brake light switch may prevent lights from working or the vehicle from starting.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU IMPREZA, WRX, FORESTER, CROSSTREK
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V162000·2016-03-21

    Subaru Recalls 2015-2016 Forester and WRX for Turbocharger Duct Defect

    Subaru is recalling 2015-2016 Forester and WRX vehicles because a cracked turbocharger air intake duct may cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER, WRX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V099000·2012-03-13

    Subaru Forester Recall for Rear Center Seat Belt Defect

    Subaru is recalling 2009-2012 Foresters because the rear center seat belt may not secure child restraints properly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE19009 Preliminary Evaluation · air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2019 · visibility 387 complaints, median 9,000 mi
  • 2020 · visibility 287 complaints, median 7,000 mi
  • 2018 · visibility 146 complaints, median 20,000 mi
  • 2019 · electrical 117 complaints, median 14,000 mi
    Includes 7 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2017 · visibility 106 complaints, median 35,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,465 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.7/5
  • 2025: 3.6/5 · 90 complaints · most complained-of: visibility
  • 2024: 4.0/5 · 29 complaints · most complained-of: airbags
  • 2023: 3.9/5 · 73 complaints · most complained-of: visibility
  • 2022: 3.8/5 · 97 complaints · most complained-of: visibility

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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