NHTSA vehicle safety data

2024 Subaru Forester

The 2024 Subaru Forester has 2 NHTSA recalls and 26 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Subaru dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2024 Subaru Forester, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

NHTSA #23V754000

Reported 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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NHTSA #23V723000

Reported October 26, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.

Defect description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.

Safety consequence

Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Free manufacturer remedy

Subaru’s independent distributor processing facilities will tighten the water pipe attachment bolts. The affected vehicles have not been delivered to dealers or sold to owners and therefore, no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRO-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.

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