Subaru Forester Recalls

What this means

NHTSA lists 43 recall campaigns covering at least one Subaru Forester model year (1998–2026). Each campaign below shows the model years it covers, the official NHTSA text and the share of vehicles repaired so far.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Which model years each campaign covers

Subaru Forester recall campaigns (rows) by model year covered (columns), 2013–2026
Campaign	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
26V436000 Equipment	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered
26V346000 Visibility	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered
25V889000 Structure	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered
25V419000 Seat	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
25V033000 Wheel	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered
23V755000 Power train	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
23V754000 Power train	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered
23V723000 Engine	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered
22V838000 Seat belt	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
21V587000 Fuel pump	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
21V263000 Suspension	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
20V001000 Air bag	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
20V002000 Air bag	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
20V003000 Air bag	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V856000 Engine	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V701000 Air bag	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V297000 Electrical	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V149000 Brake	not covered	covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V065000 Steering	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V007000 Air bag	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V008000 Air bag	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
19V009000 Air bag	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V455000 Tire	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
18V012000 Air bag	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
16V738000 Electrical	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
16V162000 Engine	not covered	not covered	covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
14V830000 Brake	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
14V311000 Brake	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered
13V159000 Equipment	not covered	covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered	not covered

● = the campaign lists this model year. Source: NHTSA recalls file, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

All 43 campaigns, newest first

Listed for 2025, 2026 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 26V436000 Filed Jul 7, 2026

Incorrect Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels

Repair progress not yet reported541,237 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V436000

Listed for 2026 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 26V346000 Filed May 28, 2026

Moonroof Glass May Detach

Visibility · sun/moon roof assembly

Repair progress not yet reported69,663 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V346000

Listed for 2026 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 25V889000 Filed Dec 18, 2025

Rear Hatch Support Bracket May Fail

Structure · body · hatchback/liftgate · hinge and attachments

89.1% repairedof 5,603 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V889000

Listed for 2025 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 25V419000 Filed Jun 19, 2025

Child Seat Anchor Bolt Not Tightened Properly

Child seat

93.3% repairedof 2,938 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V419000

Listed for 2025 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 25V033000 Filed Jan 23, 2025

Incorrectly Manufactured Wheels

Wheels

96.8% repairedof 20,366 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V033000

Listed for 2022 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 23V755000 Filed Nov 9, 2023

Switch Failure May Cause Loss of Rearview Image

Power train · automatic transmission · park/neutral start interlock switch

90.4% repairedof 95,830 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V755000

Listed for 2023, 2024 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 23V754000 Filed Nov 9, 2023

Front Driveshaft Assemblies May Crack and Break

Power train · driveline · driveshaft

97.1% repairedof 4,701 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V754000

Listed for 2024 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 23V723000 Filed Oct 26, 2023

Engine Water Pipe May Leak Coolant

Engine and engine cooling

100% repairedof 49 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V723000

Listed for 2009–2013 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 22V838000 Filed Nov 10, 2022

Seat Belt Assembly Malfunction

Seat belts

68.8% repairedof 16 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V838000

Listed for 2018 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 21V587000 Filed Jul 29, 2021

Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump

95.1% repairedof 175,968 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V587000

Listed for 2019 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 21V263000 Filed Apr 15, 2021

Rear Stabilizer Bracket Bolts May Detach

Suspension · rear

95.9% repairedof 408,271 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V263000

Listed for 2009–2013 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 20V001000 Filed Jan 2, 2020

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

89.2% repairedof 258,813 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V001000

Listed for 2009–2013 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 20V002000 Filed Jan 2, 2020

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

83.9% repairedof 127,547 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V002000

Listed for 2009–2013 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 20V003000 Filed Jan 2, 2020

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

82.3% repairedof 111,562 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V003000

Listed for 2019 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V856000 Filed Dec 2, 2019

PCV Valve Can Separate

Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control · crankcase (pcv)

95.8% repairedof 51,613 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V856000

Listed for 2015–2018 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V701000 Filed Oct 3, 2019

Occupant Detection System May Deactivate Airbag

Air bags · sensor · occupant classification

87.7% repairedof 366,282 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V701000

Listed for 2009–2013 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V297000 Filed Apr 11, 2019

Ignition Switch may Turn Off

Electrical system · ignition · switch

63.9% repairedof 511 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V297000

Listed for 2014, 2015, 2016 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V149000 Filed Feb 28, 2019

Brake Lights May Not Illuminate

Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch

78.3% repairedof 1,303,530 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V149000

Listed for 2019 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V065000 Filed Feb 6, 2019

Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

Steering · electric power assist system

100% repairedof 10,417 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V065000

Listed for 2010–2013 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V007000 Filed Jan 9, 2019

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

95.2% repairedof 43,394 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V007000

Listed for 2010–2013 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V008000 Filed Jan 9, 2019

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

93.8% repairedof 330,120 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V008000

Listed for 2010–2013 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 19V009000 Filed Jan 9, 2019

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

94% repairedof 452,630 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V009000

Listed for 2018 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V455000 Filed Jul 10, 2018

Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels

77.1% repairedof 3,654 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V455000

Listed for 2009–2013 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V012000 Filed Jan 9, 2018

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

96.3% repairedof 64,179 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V012000

Listed for 2009, 2010 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V013000 Filed Jan 9, 2018

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

94.4% repairedof 93,209 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V013000

Listed for 2009 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 18V014000 Filed Jan 9, 2018

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

93.5% repairedof 72,150 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V014000

Listed for 2009 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 17V026000 Filed Jan 11, 2017

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

93.6% repairedof 69,529 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V026000

Listed for 2009–2012 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 17V014000 Filed Jan 10, 2017

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

97.2% repairedof 53,480 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V014000

Listed for 2009–2013 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V738000 Filed Oct 13, 2016

Power Relay may Fail Allowing Air Pump to Overheat

Electrical system

60.9% repairedof 100,127 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V738000

Listed for 2009, 2010, 2011 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V358000 Filed May 25, 2016

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module

94.4% repairedof 302,127 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V358000

Listed for 2015, 2016 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 16V162000 Filed Mar 21, 2016

Turbocharger Intake Duct Crack may cause Stall

Engine and engine cooling · engine · gasoline · turbo/supercharger

89.3% repairedof 18,187 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V162000

Listed for 2009–2013 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 14V830000 Filed Dec 31, 2014

Brake Line Corrosion at Four-Way Connector

Service brakes, hydraulic

79.4% repairedof 200,064 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V830000

Listed for 2009–2013 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 14V311000 Filed Jun 10, 2014

Brake Lines may Fail due to Corrosion

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

44.8% repairedof 461,338 vehicles

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V311000

Listed for 2014 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 13V159000 Filed Apr 24, 2013

Carpeted Floor Mats may Curl/Interfere with Pedals

Equipment

Repair progress not yet reported10,137 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V159000

Listed for 2009–2012 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 12V602000 Filed Dec 26, 2012

Accessory Puddle Light may Short-circuit

Exterior lighting

Repair progress not yet reported633,842 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V602000

Listed for 2009–2012 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 12V099000 Filed Mar 13, 2012

CENTER SEAT AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR/FMVSS 208

Seat belts · rear/other

Repair progress not yet reported326,014 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V099000

Listed for 2003–2008 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 11V464000 Filed Sep 6, 2011

FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM/TRANSVERSE LINK

Suspension · front · control arm · lower arm

Repair progress not yet reported318,215 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 11V464000

Listed for 2009 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 08V460000 Filed Sep 11, 2008

ENGINE OIL SUPPLY PIPE

Engine and engine cooling · engine

Repair progress not yet reported16,715 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 08V460000

Listed for 2006 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 07V043000 Filed Feb 12, 2007

AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS

Air bags · frontal

Repair progress not yet reported7,004 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 07V043000

Listed for 2004 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 04V473000 Filed Oct 1, 2004

SUBARU/OIL FLOW CONTROL VALVE

Engine and engine cooling

Repair progress not yet reported26 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V473000

Listed for 2003 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 03V047000 Filed Feb 20, 2003

SUBARU/SEAT BELT BUCKLE/LATCH ASSEMBLIES

Seat belts · front · buckle assembly

Repair progress not yet reported326 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 03V047000

Listed for 2002, 2003 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 02V282000 Filed Oct 30, 2002

SUBARU/TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD

Power train · automatic transmission

Repair progress not yet reported172,564 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V282000

Listed for 1998, 1999 Subaru Forester. Not checked against your VIN.

Recall 99V040000 Filed Mar 3, 1999

SUBARU/COLD WEATHER/ABS MASTER CYLINDER

Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · master cylinder

Repair progress not yet reported221,987 vehicles potentially affected

Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 99V040000

Where to next

Subaru Forester problems by yearModel overview →Which Forester years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included

Processing

Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.

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