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SUBARU Forester Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

12
Total Recalls
1.0
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.4)
12
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2016
3
2017
0
2018
1
2019
3
2020
0
2021
0
2022
0
2023
1
2024
1
2025
2
2026
1
2027
0

Most Common Components

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
WHEELS
1
TIRES
1
SUSPENSION
1
STRUCTURE
1
STEERING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
CHILD SEAT
1
AIR BAGS
1

Most Severe Recalls

High Priority

WHEELS — Your 2025 Forester's 18" aluminum alloy wheels may have a problem with the part that holds the lug nuts. This could cause the wheel to come loose and affect your vehicle's stabilit…

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT — Your vehicle's front driveshaft assemblies may develop cracks and break, which can cause loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) — Your vehicle's Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve, a small metal component, might break apart while driving, which could cause problems with the engine.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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