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Subaru Forester safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Subaru Forester since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Subaru Forester. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
12 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 12 launched 2012 to 2022
  • Most recent 19 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/266
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 9 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2019 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Subaru Forester?

Not every Subaru Forester is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Subaru Forester recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2012 to 2026

2019 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Subaru Forester safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’12 1
’13 0
’14 2
’15 0
’16 1
’17 0
’18 1
’19 3
’20 1
’21 2
’22 1
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Subaru Forester recall, newest first

2022 1 recall

The impeller deformation may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative

Launched 19 September 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/266 Manufacturer ref. SRT311

Defect
The fuel pump impeller may cause the pump failure resulting in stalling of the vehicle.
Remedy
Replace the fuel pump assembly.
Vehicles affected
99 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Nov 2020 to 21 Jun 2021
Also covers

2021 2 recalls

Potential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start condition

Launched 1 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/353 Manufacturer ref. SRT-308

Defect
Ignition coils may short circuit and fail.
Remedy
Replace all ignition coils. If a misfire DTC is stored replace the front exhaust pipe.
Vehicles affected
2,338 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Sept 2016 to 1 Oct 2019

The bolts of the rear stabiliser bracket might become loose

Launched 1 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/352 Manufacturer ref. SRT-307

Defect
The bolts on the rear stabilizer bracket might become loose.
Remedy
Inspect the bolts and tighten them to the specified torque.If the bolt(s) are missing new bolts will be attached.
Vehicles affected
1,949 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Apr 2017 to 29 May 2019
Also covers

2020 1 recall

Due to improper ECM programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off

Launched 15 November 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/316 Manufacturer ref. SRT284

Defect
Possible engine stall and restart failure.
Remedy
Re-programme the engine control module and replace if required the ignition coil.
Vehicles affected
2,338 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Sept 2016 to 1 Oct 2019

2019 3 recalls

Silicone gas may seep into stop light switch housing and lead to a conduction failure

Launched 8 April 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/106 Manufacturer ref. SRT270

Defect
The vehicle’s brake lights may not operate properly.
Remedy
The brake light switch will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
6,975 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Jun 2010 to 22 Sept 2016

The load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture

Launched 1 March 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/025 Manufacturer ref. SRCB-261

Defect
Engine valve springs may fracture.
Remedy
Replace all engine valve springs.
Vehicles affected
812 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2014

Clutch pipe may contact bulkhead wiring and potentially cause the engine to cut out

Launched 1 January 2019 DVSA recall R/2018/333 Manufacturer ref. SRT-256

Defect
Clutch pipe may contact and damage the bulkhead wiring.
Remedy
Check and replace clutch pipe and wiring replace as necessary.
Vehicles affected
1,146 Forester vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2014

2018 1 recall

Front passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a deployment event

Launched 23 July 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/141 Manufacturer ref. SRCB / ZRTRW / REZ / RPF

Defect
Potential injury if Airbag deployed
Remedy
On Affected vehicles replace Airbag inflator unit
Vehicles affected
7,589 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2016 1 recall

Engine may stall

Launched 1 August 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/147

Defect
The crack on air intake ducts could cause the engine rough idle lower the power and the engine stall. Engine may stall whilst driving. Possible safety hazard whilst driving in traffic
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check date on air intake duct. Depending on finds the air intake ducts may have to be replaced.
Vehicles affected
255 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2014 2 recalls

Brake fluid may leak

Launched 30 November 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/127 Manufacturer ref. SRT202

Defect
It is possible that corrosion can form on unprotected hidden brake pipes. This could result in the failure of the pipes and loss of brake fluid which can affect the brake system and ultimately cause reduced braking efficiency.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required replace the subject brake pipes.
Vehicles affected
21,343 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2012

Engine may cut out

Launched 10 January 2014 DVSA recall R/2013/117

Defect
It is possible that the main engine wiring harness may have been incorrectly routed within the engine bay. This can allow the harness to chaff on the engine inlet manifold. This can result in damage to the harness which will either cause rough running of the engine illumination of the engine management light or in the extreme cases cause the engine to cut out.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to check the routing of the harness and if necessary reroute and repair the harness.
Vehicles affected
80 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

2012 1 recall

Lower control arms may fail

Launched 15 January 2012 DVSA recall R/2011/146

Defect
The front Transverse links (lower Control Arms) may corrode leading to possible breakage if left without treatment.
Remedy
Either additional rust proofing or replacement of the Transverse links will be performed according to the degree of corrosion.
Vehicles affected
22,928 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2003 to 31 Dec 2008
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 12 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Subaru Forester. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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