NHTSA Safety Recalls
Subaru Forester Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2002 to 2025, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 22 model years (2002–2025) the Subaru Forester has 111 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2009 with 18; the cleanest is 2023 with 1.
- Model years
- 22
- Total recalls
- 111
- Worst year
- 2009
- Cleanest year
- 2023
2002–2025
18 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
What gets recalled most on the Subaru Forester
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE43
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM6
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH5
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
- SEAT BELTS5
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS5
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION4
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING4
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER4
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.