2022 Subaru Forester recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 98
Latest campaign: Nov 9, 2023

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	1	Nov 9, 2023	23V755000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 9, 2023Latest campaign


Nov 9, 202323V755000	Power train: automatic transmission park/neutral start interlock switch An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V755000 What's wrong Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail. Risk An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23. Campaign NHTSA 23V755000 · Nov 9, 2023

Nov 9, 202323V755000

Power train: automatic transmission park/neutral start interlock switch

An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V755000

What's wrong: Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Risk: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V755000 · Nov 9, 2023

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).

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Owner complaints by component98

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

98Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

6Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Visibility/wiper	20	20	0	0	0
Unknown or other	18	18	1	2	0
Forward collision avoidance	15	15	1	0	0
Service brakes	10	10	2	0	2
Electrical system	10	10	0	1	0
Engine	10	10	1	4	0
Vehicle speed control	9	9	3	1	3
Exterior lighting	8	8	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	7	7	0	2	0
Power train	4	4	0	0	0
Visibility	4	4	0	0	0
Air bags	4	4	2	0	2
Suspension	3	3	0	0	0
Lane departure	2	2	0	0	0
Steering	2	2	0	0	0

8 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

Unknown or other
“On two occasions now, one on XXX and another in XXX our vehicle initiated a pre collision breaking sequence with no visible object in our path.”
Filed 09/13/2026 · ODI 11763953
Equipment
“The affected product is a Kuat Sherpa 2.0 hitch-mounted bicycle rack (2-bike, [1.25" / 2"] receiver), purchased new in January 2023, mounted on a 2022 Subaru Forester.”
Filed 08/27/2026 · ODI 11759893
Service brakes
“On 8/15/2026 my car's EyeSight system falsely automatically engaged Pre-Collision Braking on a clear road with no cars, obstacles or potholes ahead, on a sunny day, accelerating at 10–15 mph from a traffic light stop.”
Filed 08/19/2026 · ODI 11758116

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2022 Subaru Forester recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2022 Subaru Forester. The most recent, 23V755000 (reported November 9, 2023), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Subaru Forester?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 98 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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