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Subaru Forester recalls

37 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Oct 9, 2026.

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This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

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Latest recalls

Vehicle26V436000 · Jul 7, 2026
2019–2026 Subaru Forester — Equipment recall541K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Ascent, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Subaru Forester +more
Vehicle26V346000 · May 28, 2026
2026 Subaru Forester — Visibility recall70K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester, Subaru Forester Hybrid
Vehicle25V889000 · Dec 18, 2025
2026 Subaru Forester — Structure recall5,603 units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester
Vehicle25V419000 · Jun 19, 2025
2025 Subaru Forester — Child Seat recall2,938 units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester
Vehicle25V033000 · Jan 23, 2025
2025 Subaru Forester — Wheels recall20K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester
Vehicle23V755000 · Nov 9, 2023
2021–2023 Subaru Forester — Power Train recall96K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy +more
Vehicle23V754000 · Nov 9, 2023
2023–2024 Subaru Forester — Power Train recall4,701 units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza +more
Vehicle23V723000 · Oct 26, 2023
2024 Subaru Forester — Engine And Engine Cooling recall49 units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester
Vehicle22V838000 · Nov 10, 2022
2009–2013 Subaru Forester — Seat Belts recall16 units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester
Vehicle21V587000 · Jul 29, 2021
2018–2020 Subaru Forester — Fuel System, Gasoline recall176K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Ascent, Subaru Brz, Subaru Forester +more
Vehicle21V263000 · Apr 15, 2021
2018–2019 Subaru Forester — Suspension recall408K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester
Vehicle20V002000 · Jan 2, 2020
2003–2014 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall128K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Saab 9-2X, Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester +more
Vehicle20V003000 · Jan 2, 2020
2003–2014 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall112K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Saab 9-2X, Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester +more
Vehicle20V001000 · Jan 2, 2020
2003–2014 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall259K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Saab 9-2X, Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester +more
Vehicle19V856000 · Dec 2, 2019
2019 Subaru Forester — Engine And Engine Cooling recall52K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Ascent, Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester
Vehicle19V701000 · Oct 3, 2019
2015–2018 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall366K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester
Vehicle19V297000 · Apr 11, 2019
2005–2014 Subaru Forester — Electrical System recall511 units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy +more
Vehicle19V149000 · Feb 28, 2019
2008–2017 Subaru Forester — Exterior Lighting recall1.3M units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza +more
Vehicle19V065000 · Feb 6, 2019
2019 Subaru Forester — Steering recall10K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester
Vehicle19V007000 · Jan 9, 2019
2010–2014 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall43K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru B9 Tribeca, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza +more
Vehicle19V009000 · Jan 9, 2019
2010–2014 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall453K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru B9 Tribeca, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza +more
Vehicle19V008000 · Jan 9, 2019
2010–2014 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall330K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru B9 Tribeca, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza +more
Vehicle18V455000 · Jul 10, 2018
2018 Subaru Forester — Equipment recall3,654 units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester
Vehicle18V013000 · Jan 9, 2018
2009–2010 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall93K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy +more
Vehicle18V014000 · Jan 9, 2018
2009 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall72K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy +more
Vehicle18V012000 · Jan 9, 2018
2009–2013 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall64K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru B9 Tribeca, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza +more
Vehicle17V026000 · Jan 11, 2017
2005–2009 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall70K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza +more
Vehicle17V014000 · Jan 10, 2017
2005–2012 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall53K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru B9 Tribeca, Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester +more
Vehicle16V738000 · Oct 13, 2016
2007–2014 Subaru Forester — Electrical System recall100K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy +more
Vehicle16V358000 · May 25, 2016
2003–2011 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall302K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Saab 9-2X, Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester +more
Vehicle16V162000 · Mar 21, 2016
2015–2016 Subaru Forester — Engine And Engine Cooling recall18K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester, Subaru Wrx
Vehicle14V830000 · Dec 31, 2014
2008–2014 Subaru Forester — Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall200K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Wrx +more
Vehicle14V311000 · Jun 10, 2014
2005–2014 Subaru Forester — Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall461K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy +more
Vehicle13V159000 · Apr 24, 2013
2014 Subaru Forester — Equipment recall10K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester
Vehicle12V602000 · Dec 26, 2012
2006–2012 Subaru Forester — Exterior Lighting recall634K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru B9 Tribeca, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy +more
Vehicle12V099000 · Mar 13, 2012
2009–2012 Subaru Forester — Seat Belts recall326K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester
Vehicle11V464000 · Sep 6, 2011
2002–2008 Subaru Forester — Suspension recall318K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Saab 9-2X, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza