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2015 SUBARU Forester AIR BAGS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #19V701000 NHTSA Official Language
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AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.
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Other SUBARU Forester 2015 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall

Other SUBARU Forester Years

2026
4 recalls
2025
3 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
1 recall
2019
3 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
1 recall
2016
3 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
15 recalls
2011
16 recalls
2010
17 recalls
2009
18 recalls
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
2 recalls
2005
1 recall
2004
2 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
1 recall

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2003 HONDA Odyssey
36 AIR BAGS recalls
2004 HONDA Accord
33 AIR BAGS recalls
2005 HONDA Accord
33 AIR BAGS recalls
2003 ACURA MDX
30 AIR BAGS recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2015 SUBARU Forester safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION recall for the 2015 SUBARU Forester? (Campaign #19V701000)

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen. If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.