2012 Subaru Forester recalls

15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

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

All recalls

22V838000 · 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 202220V001000 · 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 202019V297000 · Subaru OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch.ElectricalFree repair511unitsApr 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 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 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 201918V012000 · 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 201817V014000 · 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 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 201412V602000 · 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 2012