Subaru Forester recalls

35 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Subaru Forester. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.

By model year

2026 (4 recalls)2025 (3 recalls)2024 (2 recalls)2023 (1 recall)2022 (1 recall)2019 (3 recalls)2018 (3 recalls)2017 (1 recall)2016 (3 recalls)2015 (3 recalls)2014 (2 recalls)2013 (12 recalls)2012 (13 recalls)2011 (14 recalls)2010 (15 recalls)2009 (14 recalls)

Most recalled parts

Air bags (12), Suspension (2), Equipment (2), Power train (2), Engine and engine cooling (2) among the latest campaigns.

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Latest recalls

2026 Subaru Forester, Crosstrek recall: Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint
October 19, 2026 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-685 Do not drive
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles.
2019–2026 Subaru Ascent, Forester, Crosstrek Hybrid and more recall: Equipment: other, labels
July 7, 2026 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-436
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles.
2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid, Forester recall: Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
May 28, 2026 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 26V-346
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles.
2026 Subaru Forester recall: Structure: body, hatchback/liftgate, hinge and attachments
December 18, 2025 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-889
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester vehicles.
2025 Subaru Forester recall: Child seat
June 19, 2025 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-419
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles.
2025 Subaru Forester recall: Wheels
January 23, 2025 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 25V-033
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels.
2021–2023 Subaru Outback, Legacy, Crosstrek and more recall: Power train: automatic transmission, park/neutral start interlock switch
November 9, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-755
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles.
2023–2024 Subaru Forester, WRX, Impreza and more recall: Power train: driveline, driveshaft
November 9, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-754
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles.
2024 Subaru Forester recall: Engine and engine cooling
October 26, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 23V-723
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles.
2009–2013 Subaru Forester recall: Seat belts
November 10, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-838
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles.
2018–2020 Subaru Outback, WRX, Forester and more and 2018–2019 Toyota 86 recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
July 29, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-587
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles.
2018–2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester recall: Suspension: rear
April 15, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 21V-263
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles.
2003–2014 Subaru Outback, Baja, Impreza and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 2, 2020 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-003
Subaru of America, Inc. " These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
2003–2014 Subaru Outback, Baja, Impreza and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 2, 2020 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-002
Subaru of America, Inc. " These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design.
2003–2014 Subaru Outback, Baja, Impreza and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 2, 2020 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-001
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2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Ascent, Forester recall: Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, crankcase (pcv)
December 2, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-856
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles.
2015–2018 Subaru Forester recall: Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
October 3, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-701
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats.
2005–2014 Subaru Legacy, Outback, Impreza and more recall: Electrical system: ignition, switch
April 11, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-297
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…
2008–2017 Subaru Impreza, WRX, Forester and more recall: Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
February 28, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-149
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles.
2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester recall: Steering: electric power assist system
February 6, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-065
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles.
2010–2014 Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-009
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…
2010–2014 Subaru Forester, Tribeca, Legacy and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-008
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…
2010–2014 Subaru Outback, Forester, Legacy and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-007
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2018 Subaru Forester recall: Equipment: other, labels
July 10, 2018 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-455
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles.
2009 Subaru Forester, Legacy, Impreza and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2018 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-014
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine…
2009–2010 Subaru Forester, Legacy, Impreza and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2018 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-013
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of…
2009–2013 Subaru Forester, Legacy, Impreza and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2018 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-012
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2005–2009 Subaru Baja, Impreza, Forester and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 11, 2017 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-026
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and 2006-2009 Impreza (including WRX and STI models) and Tribeca vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…
2005–2012 Subaru Baja, Impreza, Forester and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 10, 2017 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-014
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2007–2014 Subaru Outback, Legacy, Impreza and more recall: Electrical system
October 13, 2016 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-738
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls has the Subaru Forester had?

NHTSA lists 35 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Subaru Forester, across 16 model years (2009–2026).

Which Subaru Forester model year has the most recalls?

The 2010 Subaru Forester appears in the most campaigns (15). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.

How do I check my Subaru Forester for recalls?

Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.