NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Subaru Forester
The 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 NHTSA recalls and 829 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Subaru dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2019 Subaru Forester, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA #21V263000Reported April 15, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
NHTSA #19V856000Reported December 2, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA #19V065000Reported February 6, 2019 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.