Subaru Forester recalls

43 safety recalls for the Subaru Forester (model years 2002–2019, 2022–2026), explained in plain English. Pick your year:

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All Subaru Forester recalls

Date	Recall	Vehicles	Problem	Units
2026-10-20	26V685	2026 Subaru Crosstrek & 2026 Subaru Forester	Suspension ⛔	8
2026-07-08	26V436	2019–2026 Subaru Ascent & 2025–2026 Subaru Forester + 2 more	Equipment	541,237
2026-05-28	26V346	2026 Subaru Forester & 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid	Windows, wipers & mirrors	69,663
2025-12-22	25V889	2026 Subaru Forester	Body & structure	5,603
2025-06-20	25V419	2025 Subaru Forester	Child seat	2,938
2025-01-24	25V033	2025 Subaru Forester	Wheels	20,366
2023-11-13	23V755	2021–2023 Subaru Legacy & 2021–2023 Subaru Outback + 2 more	Powertrain & transmission	95,830
2023-11-13	23V754	2023–2024 Subaru Forester & 2024 Subaru Crosstrek + 2 more	Powertrain & transmission	4,701
2023-10-26	23V723	2024 Subaru Forester	Engine	49
2022-11-14	22V838	2009–2013 Subaru Forester	Seat belt	16
2021-07-30	21V587	2018–2020 Subaru Impreza & 2018–2020 Subaru Legacy + 6 more	Fuel system	175,968
2021-04-15	21V263	2018–2019 Subaru Crosstrek & 2019 Subaru Forester	Suspension	408,271
2020-01-03	20V003	2003–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2003–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more	Airbag	111,562
2020-01-03	20V002	2003–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2003–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more	Airbag	127,547
2020-01-03	20V001	2003–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2003–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more	Airbag	258,813
2019-12-03	19V856	2019 Subaru Ascent & 2019 Subaru Crosstrek + 1 more	Engine	51,613
2019-10-04	19V701	2015–2018 Subaru Forester	Airbag	366,282
2019-04-12	19V297	2005–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2005–2014 Subaru Outback + 4 more	Electrical system	511
2019-03-01	19V149	2008–2016 Subaru Impreza & 2008–2014 Subaru WRX + 2 more	Lights	1,303,530
2019-02-08	19V065	2019 Subaru Crosstrek & 2019 Subaru Forester	Steering	10,417
2019-01-31	19V009	2010–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more	Airbag	452,630
2019-01-31	19V008	2010–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more	Airbag	330,120
2019-01-31	19V007	2010–2014 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2014 Subaru Outback + 5 more	Airbag	43,394
2018-07-12	18V455	2018 Subaru Forester	Tires	3,654
2018-01-10	18V014	2009 Subaru Forester & 2009 Subaru Impreza + 4 more	Airbag	72,150
2018-01-10	18V013	2009–2010 Subaru Forester & 2009–2010 Subaru Impreza + 4 more	Airbag	93,209
2018-01-10	18V012	2009–2013 Subaru Forester & 2009–2013 Subaru Legacy + 5 more	Airbag	64,179
2017-01-13	17V026	2006–2009 Subaru Impreza & 2006–2009 Subaru Tribeca + 4 more	Airbag	69,529
2017-01-11	17V014	2006–2011 Subaru Impreza & 2006–2011 Subaru Tribeca + 6 more	Airbag	53,480
2016-10-13	16V738	2008–2014 Subaru Impreza & 2009–2013 Subaru Forester + 2 more	Electrical system	100,127
2016-05-25	16V358	2006–2011 Subaru Impreza & 2006–2011 Subaru Tribeca + 5 more	Airbag	302,127
2016-03-21	16V162	2015–2016 Subaru Forester & 2015–2016 Subaru WRX	Engine	18,187
2014-12-31	14V830	2008–2014 Subaru WRX & 2008–2014 Subaru WRX STI + 2 more	Brakes	200,064
2014-06-11	14V311	2008–2014 Subaru WRX & 2008–2014 Subaru WRX STI + 4 more	Brakes	461,338
2013-04-24	13V159	2014 Subaru Forester	Equipment	10,137
2012-12-31	12V602	2006–2011 Subaru Tribeca & 2009–2012 Subaru Forester + 3 more	Lights	633,842
2012-03-13	12V099	2009–2012 Subaru Forester	Seat belt	326,014
2011-09-08	11V464	2003–2008 Subaru Forester & 2002–2007 Subaru Impreza + 1 more	Suspension	318,215
2008-09-11	08V460	2007–2008 Subaru Legacy & 2009 Subaru Forester + 1 more	Engine	16,715
2007-02-14	07V043	2006 Subaru Forester & 2006 Subaru Impreza	Airbag	7,004
2004-09-30	04V473	2004 Subaru Baja & 2004 Subaru Forester + 1 more	Engine	26
2003-02-21	03V047	2003 Subaru Forester	Seat belt	326
2002-10-30	02V282	2001–2003 Subaru Legacy & 2001–2003 Subaru Outback + 3 more	Powertrain & transmission	172,564

Other Subaru models

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FAQ

How many recalls does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester has 43 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2002–2019, 2022–2026. The 2009 model year has the most (17).

Are Subaru Forester recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)