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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2019 Subaru Forester recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 834
Latest campaign: Apr 15, 2021

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	1	Apr 15, 2021	21V263000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Dec 2, 2019	19V856000
Steering	1	Feb 6, 2019	19V065000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 15, 2021Latest campaign


Apr 15, 202121V263000	Suspension: rear Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V263000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach. Risk Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21. Campaign NHTSA 21V263000 · Apr 15, 2021
Dec 2, 201919V856000	Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V856000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving. Risk An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08. Campaign NHTSA 19V856000 · Dec 2, 2019
Feb 6, 201919V065000	Steering: electric power assist system Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V065000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance. Risk Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88. Campaign NHTSA 19V065000 · Feb 6, 2019

Apr 15, 202121V263000

Suspension: rear

Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V263000

What's wrong: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.
Risk: Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V263000 · Apr 15, 2021

Dec 2, 201919V856000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control

An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V856000

What's wrong: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V856000 · Dec 2, 2019

Feb 6, 201919V065000

Steering: electric power assist system

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V065000

What's wrong: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V065000 · Feb 6, 2019

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component834

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

834Complaints filed

37Involving a crash

11Involving a fire

21Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Visibility/wiper	370	44	0	0	0
Unknown or other	144	17	4	3	0
Electrical system	134	16	7	7	1
Engine	106	13	7	7	0
Forward collision avoidance	43	5	3	0	0
Power train	38	5	5	0	1
Visibility	38	5	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	27	3	6	0	5
Service brakes	26	3	9	0	2
Structure	25	3	2	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	22	3	4	5	0
Air bags	17	2	11	2	13
Lane departure	16	2	1	1	1
Steering	14	2	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	10	1	1	0	0

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Wheels
“Wheel studs on my 2019 Forester broke or stripped during a flat tire change. In XXX, studs on this vehicle broke after dealership service where the lug nuts were overtightened; the dealer replaced them at no charge.”
Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770445
Air bags
“On 9/2/2016, my 2019 Subaru Forester was involved in a right-front collision. During the collision, the driver's frontal airbag did not deploy. Actually none of the airbags deployed.”
Filed 09/05/2026 · ODI 11762369
Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2019 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH with the adaptive cruise control engaged, the vehicle accelerated independently.”
Filed 08/21/2026 · ODI 11758532

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2019 Subaru Forester recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Forester. The most recent, 21V263000 (reported April 15, 2021), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Subaru Forester?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 370 complaints out of 834 filed with NHTSA (44%). Across all complaints, owners reported 37 crashs and 11 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Subaru Forester?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.

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