Subaru Forester — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 20, 2026
Model years: 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel filler cap gasket may not seal properly to the housing. As a result, fuel could leak from the fuel filler neck. Note: This recall only affects
Also affects: Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Forester — Structure
High risk
Jun 20, 2025
Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, the bolts that secure the universal anchorage system (UAS) for installing a child car seat may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolt(s) could
Subaru Forester — Wheels
High risk
Jan 23, 2025
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the aluminum wheels may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wheel lug nuts may not secure the wheels properly. Note: This recall only
Subaru Forester — Label
High risk
Aug 15, 2024
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only,
Also affects: Subaru Outback, Subaru Tribeca, Subaru Xv Crosstrek, Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Ascent
Subaru Forester — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 9, 2023
Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the front axle shafts may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle shaft(s) could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally
Also affects: Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Wrx
Subaru Forester — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 29, 2021
Model years: 2018
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could al
Also affects: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Brz, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback
Subaru Forester — Suspension
High risk
Apr 15, 2021
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, the bolts for the rear stabilizer bracket could loosen over time. This may cause a rattling notice from the rear of the vehicle. If you continue to drive with
Also affects: Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru Forester — Airbag
High risk
Jan 2, 2020
Model years: 2009
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high ab
Also affects: Subaru Baja, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Subaru Forester — Engine
High risk
Dec 2, 2019
Model years: 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve could fail. If you continue to operate the vehicle after this happens, pieces of the PCV valve may enter
Also affects: Subaru Ascent
Subaru Forester — Airbag
High risk
Oct 4, 2019
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (ODS) may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger
Subaru Forester — Electrical
High risk
Apr 18, 2019
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
A problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “ON” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also
Also affects: Subaru Impreza, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Tribeca
Subaru Forester — Brakes
High risk
Mar 1, 2019
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the brake lamp switch could fail. This would cause the brake lamps not to turn on when the brakes are applied. Depending on the model, this could cause an inab
Also affects: Subaru Impreza, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Xv Crosstrek
Subaru Forester — Airbag
High risk
Jan 10, 2019
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in
Also affects: Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Tribeca, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback
Subaru Forester — Airbag
High risk
Jan 10, 2018
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Tribeca, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Impreza
Subaru Forester — Electrical
High risk
Oct 7, 2016
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain turbocharged vehicles, the relay which controls the secondary air injection pump may have been manufactured incorrectly. As a result, the relay may allow the pump to ope
Also affects: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Impreza Wrx
Subaru Forester — Engine
High risk
Mar 17, 2016
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, a portion of the engine turbocharger air intake duct may crack due to incorrect material being used during production. If the air intake duct were to crack, it
Also affects: Subaru Impreza Wrx
Subaru Forester — Accessories
High risk
May 15, 2015
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with EyeSight driver assist technology, the French version of the EyeSight Owner’s Manual my contain incorrect translations of certain text. If the veh
Also affects: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Xv Crosstrek, Subaru Impreza
Subaru Forester — Brakes
High risk
Dec 22, 2014
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the center and rear brake lines may become perforated due to corrosion. This would cause a leak in the brake system potentially increasing stopping distances,
Also affects: Subaru Impreza, Subaru Impreza Wrx
Subaru Forester — Brakes
High risk
Jun 12, 2014
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the center and rear brake lines may become perforated due to corrosion. This would cause a leak in the brake system potentially increasing stopping distances,
Also affects: Subaru Impreza, Subaru Impreza Wrx, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Subaru Forester — Other
High risk
Apr 24, 2013
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, the floor mats can curl when exposed to heat. A deformed mat could interfere with the driver when shifting his/her foot from one pedal to another. This could c
Subaru Forester — Accessories
High risk
Dec 27, 2012
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles equipped with dealer-installed accessory puddle lights, a short circuit may develop causing the lights to melt and/or emit smoke. This could result in a fire ca
Also affects: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Subaru Tribeca
Subaru Forester — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jun 22, 2012
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the center rear seating position seatbelt, when used in automatic locking retractor mode, may not allow the proper installation of a child restraint system or
Subaru Forester — Suspension
High risk
Sep 19, 2011
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the front lower control arms could corrode due to exposure to humid environments and road de-icing chemicals. Over time, corrosion could progress causing thinn
Also affects: Subaru Impreza
Subaru Forester — Engine
High risk
Sep 9, 2008
Model years: 2009
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5L turbo engine, the oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack at the stay brazing on the cylinder head-side. If the pipe cracks it will a
Also affects: Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy
Subaru Forester — Airbag
High risk
Feb 8, 2007
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the airbag occupant detection system in the front passenger seating position might have been pinched during vehicle assembly. Pinching o
Also affects: Subaru Impreza
Subaru Forester — Electrical
High risk
Nov 4, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, a wire for the Immobilizer Control Module was pinched between the two halves of the ICM security cover. As a result, the engine may not start, or may stall whi
Also affects: Subaru Impreza
Subaru Forester — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 4, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the seat belt tongue plate may become disengaged with the seat belt buckle latch with a force less than the value specified in CMVSS 209. This condition is cau
Subaru Forester — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 5, 2002
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the parking pawl actuating rod ("parking rod") spring retainer may be defective. The parking pawl may not engage the park
Also affects: Subaru Baja, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
Subaru Forester — Other
High risk
Mar 17, 2000
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Certain vehicle do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Compliance label was not expressed in both official languages in regard to vehicle classification. Correc
Also affects: Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Svx
Subaru Forester — Brakes
High risk
Mar 17, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), the brake master cylinder secondary circuit may not function in extremely cold weather due to brake fluid bypassing the fl
Also affects: Subaru Legacy
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