Is the 2016 Subaru Forester recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for the 2016 Subaru Forester. Confirm your specific vehicle with the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or a dealer.

2016 Subaru Forester recalls

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

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

All recalls

Vehicle19V701000 · Oct 3, 2019

2016 Subaru Forester — Air Bags recall366K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester

Vehicle19V149000 · Feb 28, 2019

2016 Subaru Forester — Exterior Lighting recall1.3M units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza +more

Vehicle16V162000 · Mar 21, 2016

2016 Subaru Forester — Engine And Engine Cooling recall18K units · Subaru OF America, Inc. · also covers Subaru Forester, Subaru Wrx