CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Subaru Forester has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (20 reports).
1Recalls
74Owner complaints
8Crashes reported
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2023 Subaru Forester recalls
Front driveshaft may crack and break, causing power loss or rollaway
The outer race of the front driveshaft assemblies may develop cracks and break.
Most common 2023 Subaru Forester problems
Problem areas named in the 74 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 20 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Lane Departure | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
What owners report
Transmission slipped, stranded me in the middle of a road XXX. Stopped wouldnât go. Started locking down in reverse 1 month after I purchased the vehicle. XXX, my husband was backing down a road that had no turnaround. The RAB locked down, slammed so hard, the car slid six feet and the motor shut down. I found out a week later that L-5 was fractured in my back. The lockdown has hurt my [XXX] motherâs neck also, in March of this year. The friction clutches is fried in my transmission. My transmission is jerking, slipping, clanking, shaking from multiple lockdowns. I took vehicle to [XXX] Subaru XXX for service. I told [XXX] about it locking down, what is sounded like and what it done. H
I am writing to formally report a critical safety defect regarding the driver-side footwell design in my 2023 Subaru Forester Sport, which poses an immediate and severe risk of a crash. A hard plastic lower extension for the HVAC air duct sits dangerously low directly above the brake and accelerator pedals. For drivers with larger or longer feet, this duct extension acts as a physical obstruction that interferes with safe pedal operation in two specific, highly dangerous ways: Delayed Braking: When attempting to transition from the accelerator to the brake pedal, the toe of the driver's shoe frequently catches on the lip of the air duct extension, delaying the ability to depress the brake
Eyesight collision braking system engaged as I was rolling up my driveway to go into garage. Garage door was rolling up and was about 5 feet off the ground when Anti Collision system engaged and slammed the brakes on. I was going under 1 mph and would not have hit the door. It beeped right before brakes engaged. This is the second time it has engaged when it shouldn't have. The first time was in a right lane, a car about 6 car lengths in front of me was and did turn right as I was driving down the road. It almost caused an accident with the car behind me. The brakes slammed on so hard my back and neck are now sore and it bent my fingernail backwards somehow on the steering wheel.
Tires are wearing badly on the inside edge only. Suspension and drive train components make noise during normal operation.
The contact owned a 2023 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated, and the Forward Collision Avoidance system was inoperative, causing the front center of the vehicle to crash into five other vehicles while trying to stop the vehicle. The air bags deployed as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was deemed a total loss at the scene. A Police report was filed. No injuries were sustained, and medical attention was not needed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
2023 Subaru Forester questions
Does the 2023 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Subaru Forester: Front driveshaft may crack and break, causing power loss or rollaway. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Forester?
Based on 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (20), Forward Collision Avoidance (16), Visibility/Wiper (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Subaru Forester has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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