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2023 Subaru Forester recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 9, 202323V754000 | Power train: driveline driveshaftA broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V754000
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Owner complaints by component74
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 20 | 27 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 13 | 18 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 8 |
| Air bags | 6 | 8 |
| Power train | 5 | 7 |
| Engine | 5 | 7 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 5 |
| Suspension | 3 | 4 |
| Seats | 3 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 3 |
6 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, merged from NHTSA model names Forester, Forester Wilderness.
Latest reports
- Power train
“Transmission slipped, stranded me in the middle of a road XXX. Stopped wouldn’t 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.”
- Vehicle speed control
“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.”
- Service brakes
“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.”
Other Subaru Forester model years
- 20263 recalls28 complaints
- 20254 recalls97 complaints
- 20242 recalls30 complaints
- 20231 recall74 complaints
- 20221 recall98 complaints
- 20210 recalls210 complaints
- 20200 recalls603 complaints
- 20193 recalls834 complaints
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Other Subaru models
- 2023 Outback2 recalls89 complaints
- 2023 Legacy2 recalls10 complaints
- 2023 Impreza2 recalls4 complaints
- 2023 WRX1 recall8 complaints
- 2023 Crosstrek0 recalls34 complaints
- 2023 Ascent4 recalls45 complaints
- 2023 Solterra4 recalls42 complaints
- 2014 Tribeca4 recalls0 complaints
- 2006 Baja9 recalls24 complaints
- 2022 BRZ1 recall10 complaints
- 2008 WRX STI2 recalls3 complaints
- 2026 Uncharted0 recalls40 complaints
2023 Subaru Forester recall questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2023 Subaru Forester. The most recent, 23V754000 (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 2023 Subaru Forester?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 74 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 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.
Check a specific Subaru by VIN
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