Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the SUBARU Forester.
9 model years with recalls (2016–2026)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed September 2026
The SUBARU Forester has 16 known NHTSA safety recalls across 9 model years (2016–2026), most commonly involving Engine And Engine Cooling.
Data last refreshed September 2026.
Not Every Forester Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the SUBARU Forester across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may…
Your vehicle's Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve, a small metal component, might break apart while driving, which could cause problems with the engine.
The SUBARU Forester has 16 known NHTSA safety recalls across 9 model years (2016–2026), most commonly involving engine and engine cooling. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which SUBARU Forester model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each SUBARU Forester model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the SUBARU Forester safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the SUBARU Forester as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
