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Subaru Forester recalls
167 official recall campaigns for the Subaru Forester, published by vehicle safety authorities in Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Spain, Finland and 11 more, covering model years 2001–2026. The most recent was issued in 2026 (7 that year). A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.
- 167 campaigns
- 96 rated high risk
- Latest: 2026
- 🇧🇪 Belgium
- 🇨🇱 Chile
- 🇨🇴 Colombia
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- 🇫🇮 Finland
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇬🇧 UK
Common Subaru Forester recall issues
The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.
- Airbags 30
- Engine 18
- Electrical & software 8
- Brakes 7
- Fuel system 5
- Lights 4
Subaru Forester recalls by year
- 2026 · 7
- 2025 · 4
- 2023 · 4
- 2022 · 7
- 2021 · 22
- 2020 · 12
- 2019 · 31
- 2018 · 14
- 2017 · 7
- 2016 · 9
- 2015 · 3
- 2014 · 11
- 2013 · 3
- 2012 · 4
- 2011 · 1
- 2008 · 1
Subaru Forester recalls in 2026 (7)
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)Low
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DO NOT DRIVE — Subaru FORESTER, CROSSTREK — Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Ball Joint (US)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
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Equipment: Other: LabelsLow
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Visibility: Sun/Moon Roof AssemblyMedium
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PARK OUTSIDE — Subaru FORESTER HYBRID, CROSSTREK HYBRID — Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Filler Pipe And Cap (US)High risk
Subaru Forester recalls in 2025 (4)
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Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate: Hinge And AttachmentsMedium
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Child SeatMedium
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WheelsMedium
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Subaru FORESTER, WRX — safety recall (Mexico)Medium
Subaru Forester recalls in 2023 (4)
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Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Park/Neutral Start Interlock SwitchMedium
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Power Train: Driveline: DriveshaftMedium
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Engine And Engine CoolingHigh risk
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Subaru IMPREZA, LEGACY, OUTBACK, FORESTER, BAJA — safety recall (Germany)High risk
Subaru Forester recalls in 2022 (7)
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Subaru FORESTER, BRZ, LEVORG — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — Seat Belts (US)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, BRZ — The impeller deformation may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative (UK)High risk
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Subaru Forester, Impreza — safety recall (Uruguay)High risk
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Subaru BRZ, FORESTER — safety recall (Taiwan)High risk
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Subaru impreza, forester — safety recall (Finland)Medium
Subaru Forester recalls in 2021 (22)
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Subaru AutomotrÍZ WRX 2016-2018 Y FORESTER 2016-2018. — safety recall (Mexico)Medium
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Subaru AutomotrÍZ XV 2018-2019, FORESTER 2019 — safety recall (Mexico)Medium
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Subaru AutomotrÍZ FORESTER MODELO 2019 — safety recall (Mexico)Medium
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Subaru AutomotrÍZ FORESTER 2017 Y 2018 — safety recall (Mexico)Medium
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Subaru AutomotrÍZ FORESTER 2015-2017 — safety recall (Mexico)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, XV — Potential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start condition (UK)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, XV — The bolts of the rear stabiliser bracket might become loose (UK)Medium
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Subaru AutomotrÍZ FORESTER 2019 — safety recall (Mexico)High risk
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Subaru forester voiture de tourisme — safety recall (France)High risk
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Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel PumpMedium
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Subaru FORESTER, LEGACY, LEVORG — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, XV — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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Subaru Forester, XV — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, XV — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
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Suspension: RearMedium
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Subaru impreza, forester — safety recall (Finland)Medium
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Subaru impreza, forester — safety recall (Finland)Medium
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Subaru forester, impreza, legacy — safety recall (Finland)High risk
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Subaru forester, impreza, wrx — safety recall (Finland)High risk
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Subaru impreza, wrx, sti — safety recall (Finland)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Subaru Forester — safety recall (Vietnam)Medium
Subaru Forester recalls in 2020 (12)
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Subaru XV, FORESTER, IMPREZA — Due to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off (UK)High risk
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Subaru LEGACY, FORESTER, BRZ, XV — safety recall (Germany)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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Subaru Forester — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, PL)High risk
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Subaru OUTBACK, FORESTER, LEGACY, XV — safety recall (Germany)Medium
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Subaru Forester — safety recall (Chile)High risk
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Subaru Impreza, XV — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, BE)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru Forester, WRX — safety recall (Chile)Medium
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Subaru OUTBACK, BAJA, IMPREZA — Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
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Subaru OUTBACK, BAJA, IMPREZA — Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
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Subaru OUTBACK, BAJA, IMPREZA — Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
Subaru Forester recalls in 2019 (31)
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, XV — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
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Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Crankcase (Pcv)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, XV — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru Forester — safety recall (Vietnam)Medium
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Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant ClassificationMedium
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Subaru FORESTER, LEVORG, WRX — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
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Subaru EXIGA, LEGACY, FORESTER — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru impreza, forester, wrx sti — safety recall (France)High risk
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Subaru Impreza, Forester — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, WRX — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER, XV, WRX — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru BRZ, FORESTER, IMPREZA — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru BRZ, FORESTER, IMPREZA — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
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Subaru BRZ, FORESTER, IMPREZA — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Subaru WRX STI, FORESTER, IMPREZA, XV — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Subaru BRZ, Impreza/XV — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, PL)High risk
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Subaru LEGACY, OUTBACK, IMPREZA — Electrical System: Ignition: Switch (US)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, WRX — Silicone gas may seep into stop light switch housing and lead to a conduction failure (UK)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, XV, WRX — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, BRZ, IMPREZA — The load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture (UK)Medium
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Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: SwitchMedium
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Steering: Electric Power Assist SystemMedium
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Subaru OUTBACK, FORESTER, LEGACY — Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
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Subaru OUTBACK, FORESTER, LEGACY — Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
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Subaru OUTBACK, FORESTER, LEGACY — Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — Clutch pipe may contact bulkhead wiring and potentially cause the engine to cut out (UK)Medium
Subaru Forester recalls in 2018 (14)
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Subaru Forester, Types: SHS — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Subaru OUTBACK, FORESTER, IMPREZA — Front passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a deployment event (UK)High risk
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TiresMedium
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, XV — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru WRX, LEGACY, FORESTER — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Subaru LEGACY, FORESTER, IMPREZA — Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA — Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, LEGACY, IMPREZA — Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
Subaru Forester recalls in 2017 (7)
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Subaru Forester, Impreza — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Subaru Forester, Impreza, WRX — safety recall (Chile)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Vietnam)Medium
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Subaru IMPREZA, FORESTER, LEGACY, OUTBACK — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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Subaru BAJA, IMPREZA, FORESTER — Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
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Subaru BAJA, IMPREZA, FORESTER — Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
Subaru Forester recalls in 2016 (9)
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Subaru FORESTER, LEVORG — safety recall (Germany)Medium
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Subaru OUTBACK, LEGACY, IMPREZA — Electrical System (US)High risk
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Subaru LEGACY, OUTBACK, WRX — Engine may stall (UK)High risk
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Subaru OUTBACK, BAJA, LEGACY — Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module (US)High risk
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Subaru Forester XT, WRX — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER TURBO, WRX — safety recall (Chile)Medium
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Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/SuperchargerMedium
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Subaru IMPREZA, FORESTER, XV — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Subaru Impreza/XV and Forester, Impreza/XV (type SJ) and Forester (G4) — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, GR)High risk
Subaru Forester recalls in 2015 (3)
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, XV — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Subaru Forester, Impreza — safety recall (Vietnam)Medium
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Subaru ALL NEW FORESTER, ALL NEW XV — safety recall (Chile)High risk
Subaru Forester recalls in 2014 (11)
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Subaru WRX, FORESTER, IMPREZA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (US)High risk
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Subaru LEGACY, OUTBACK, FORESTER — Brake fluid may leak (UK)High risk
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Subaru Forester, Forester DIT — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, ES)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA WRX STI, IMPREZA, LEGACY — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Fuji Heavy Ind DIVERSE SUBARU, FORESTER, IMPREZA — safety recall (Netherlands)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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Subaru Forester — safety recall (Vietnam)Low
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Subaru Forester, por potencial defecto del funcionamiento del motor — safety recall (Chile)Medium
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Subaru Forester — safety recall (New Zealand)High risk
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Subaru WRX, WRX STI, LEGACY — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (US)High risk
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Subaru IMPREZA, FORESTER — Engine may cut out (UK)Medium
Subaru Forester recalls in 2013 (3)
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Subaru Forester, Tribeca — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER — Equipment (US)High risk
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Subaru Forester, Impreza, XV — safety recall (New Zealand)Medium
Subaru Forester recalls in 2012 (4)
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Subaru FORESTER, TRIBECA, OUTBACK — Exterior Lighting (US)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — Seat Belts: Rear/Other (US)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA — safety recall (Germany)High risk
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Subaru IMPREZA, FORESTER — Lower control arms may fail (UK)Medium
Subaru Forester recalls in 2011 (1)
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Subaru FORESTER, IMPREZA, 9-2X — Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm (US)High risk
Subaru Forester recalls in 2008 (1)
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Subaru LEGACY OUTBACK, FORESTER — safety recall (Germany)Medium
Subaru Forester recalls without a published date (27)
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Subaru FORESTER IMPREZA — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru B4 OUTBACK FORESTER IMPREZA — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru B4 OUTBACK FORESTER IMPREZA XV — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru XV FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru B4 OUTBACK FORESTER IMPREZA XV — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru B4 OUTBACK FORESTER IMPREZA XV — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru B4 OUTBACK FORESTER IMPREZA XV — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru B4 OUTBACK FORESTER IMPREZA XV — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru IMPREZA FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru IMPREZA FORESTER OUTBACK — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Subaru FORESTER — safety recall (Israel)Medium
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Subaru Forester Strong Hybrid — safety recall (Colombia)Medium
Subaru Forester recalls by country
| Country | Campaigns | Official recall check |
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| 🇺🇸 United States | 39 | NHTSA · VIN lookup |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 27 | — |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 26 | NZTA · recall search |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 16 | KBA · recall database (Rückrufdatenbank) |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 12 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 12 | DVSA · registration or VIN lookup |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 7 | PROFECO · safety alerts |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 6 | Traficom · recall search |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | 6 | SERNAC · safety alerts |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 5 | — |
| 🇫🇷 France | 2 | RappelConso · recall notices |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | 2 | — |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 2 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 1 | — |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 1 | — |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 1 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
How to check if your Subaru Forester has a recall
A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every Subaru Forester on the road. To see whether yours is affected:
- Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: NHTSA (United States), NZTA (New Zealand), KBA (Germany), EU Safety Gate (Netherlands), DVSA (UK), PROFECO (Mexico).
- Ask an authorised Subaru dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
- Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.
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