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2018 Subaru Forester recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Forester, filed between July 10, 2018 and July 29, 2021. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 21V587000 | July 29, 2021 | Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump |
| 19V701000 | October 3, 2019 | Air bags: occupant classification |
| 18V455000 | July 10, 2018 | Tires |
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump (21V587000)
Filed July 29, 2021
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What could happen. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Air bags: occupant classification (19V701000)
Filed October 3, 2019
What is wrong. 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.
What could happen. 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.
The 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.
Tires (18V455000)
Filed July 10, 2018
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
What could happen. Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2018 Subaru Forester may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Subaru dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Subaru may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Subaru customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Forester
- 2025 (3)
- 2024 (2)
- 2023 (1)
- 2022 (1)
- 2019 (3)
- 2017 (1)
- 2016 (3)
- 2015 (3)
- 2014 (2)
- 2013 (12)
- 2012 (15)
- 2011 (16)
- 2010 (17)
- All years
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2018 Subaru Forester recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Forester. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2018 Subaru Forester free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Subaru dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2018 Subaru Forester was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.