NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Subaru Forester
The 2023 Subaru Forester has 1 NHTSA recall and 66 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Subaru dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2023 Subaru Forester, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA #23V754000Reported November 9, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Defect description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Safety consequence
A 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. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
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.nhtsa.gov.