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Subaru Forester recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 82 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2025 Forester model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Forester recalls | 3 | Equipment: labels |
| 2024 Forester recalls | 2 | Power train: driveshaft |
| 2023 Forester recalls | 1 | Power train: driveshaft |
| 2022 Forester recalls | 1 | Power train: park/neutral start interlock switch |
| 2019 Forester recalls | 3 | Suspension: rear |
| 2018 Forester recalls | 3 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump |
| 2017 Forester recalls | 1 | Air bags: occupant classification |
| 2016 Forester recalls | 3 | Air bags: occupant classification |
| 2015 Forester recalls | 3 | Air bags: occupant classification |
| 2014 Forester recalls | 2 | Exterior lighting: switch |
| 2013 Forester recalls | 12 | Seat belts |
| 2012 Forester recalls | 15 | Seat belts |
| 2011 Forester recalls | 16 | Seat belts |
| 2010 Forester recalls | 17 | Seat belts |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Forester campaigns are:
- Air bags (38 campaigns)
- Electrical system (8 campaigns)
- Service brakes, hydraulic (8 campaigns)
- Seat belts (7 campaigns)
- Exterior lighting (6 campaigns)
- Engine and engine cooling (4 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Subaru recalls.
Subaru Forester recall questions
Which Subaru Forester year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2010 Forester has the most, with 17 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Subaru Forester with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.