Subaru Forester recalls

38 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V685000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint…Do not driveSteering & suspensionFree replacement8unitsOct 1926V436000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Equipment recallThese vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label.EquipmentFree repair541KunitsJul 726V346000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Visibility recallThe sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, allowing the glass…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement70KunitsMay 2825V889000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Structure recallThese vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket which can…Body & latchesFree replacement5,603unitsDec 202525V419000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Child Seat recallThe child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the bolts to come loose.Seats & beltsFree repair2,938unitsJun 202525V033000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Wheels recallThe wheels may have been manufactured with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface, which can result in the wheel being…Steering & suspensionFree replacement20KunitsJan 202523V754000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Power Train recallThe front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.Engine & powertrainFree replacement4,701unitsNov 202323V755000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Power Train recallAn insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.Engine & powertrainFree replacement96KunitsNov 202323V723000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.Engine & powertrainRepair49unitsOct 202322V838000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallThe front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly in the event of a crash.Seats & beltsFree replacement16unitsNov 202221V587000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallThe low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.Fuel systemFree replacement176KunitsJul 202121V263000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.Steering & suspensionFree replacement408KunitsApr 202120V001000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature…Air bagsFree replacement259KunitsJan 202020V002000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature…Air bagsFree replacement128KunitsJan 202020V003000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature…Air bagsFree replacement112KunitsJan 202019V856000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine…Engine & powertrainFree replacement52KunitsDec 201919V701000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallAn electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.Air bagsFree replacement366KunitsOct 201919V297000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.ElectricalFree repair511unitsApr 201919V149000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Exterior Lighting recallExposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1.3MunitsFeb 201919V065000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Steering recallA connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering…Steering & suspensionFree repair10KunitsFeb 201919V008000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement330KunitsJan 201919V009000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement453KunitsJan 201919V007000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement43KunitsJan 201918V455000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Equipment recallThe Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure.EquipmentFree repair3,654unitsJul 201818V012000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement64KunitsJan 201818V013000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement93KunitsJan 201818V014000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement72KunitsJan 201817V026000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Air bagsFree replacement70KunitsJan 201717V014000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used…Air bagsFree replacement53KunitsJan 201716V738000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.ElectricalFree replacement100KunitsOct 201616V358000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation…Air bagsFree replacement302KunitsMay 201616V162000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallThe turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.Engine & powertrainFree replacement18KunitsMar 201614V830000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank…Brakes & stabilityFree repair200KunitsDec 201414V311000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallSalt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement461KunitsJun 201413V159000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Equipment recallThe backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification.EquipmentFree replacement10KunitsApr 201312V602000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Exterior Lighting recallUp to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair634KunitsDec 201212V099000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallTHE AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR in the SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR CENTER SEATING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DO NOT…Seats & beltsFree replacement326KunitsMar 201211V464000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Suspension recallSubaru is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 impreza, model year 2003-2008 forester, and model year 2005-2006 saab 9-2x…Steering & suspensionFree replacement318KunitsSep 2011