2023 Subaru Forester

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

1 Recalls for 2023 Subaru Forester

Recall Date Component Summary
2023-09-11 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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.

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.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2023 Subaru Forester

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51 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2023 Subaru Forester

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2023-03-23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11513387
2023-04-04 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11515459
2023-04-24 AIR BAGS,SEATS
ODI Number: 11518701
2023-05-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11522191
2023-05-17 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11522557
2023-05-22 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11523158
2023-07-06 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11530644
2023-07-22 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11533802
2023-08-26 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11540943
2023-09-19 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11545366
2023-10-05 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11548480
2023-10-23 ENGINE
ODI Number: 11551364
2023-10-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11552427
2023-11-01 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11553125
2023-11-26 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11556853
2023-11-30 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11557651
2024-01-04 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11563645
2024-01-10 TIRES
ODI Number: 11564626
2024-01-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11568075
2024-02-06 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11570435
2024-02-06 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11570282
2024-02-07 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11570560
2024-02-10 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11571243
2024-02-11 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11571264
2024-02-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11571449
2024-05-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11587735
2024-05-13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11588575
2024-05-21 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11590008
2024-05-26 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11590835
2024-06-19 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11595249
2024-06-26 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11596928
2024-07-10 AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11600803
2024-07-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11602395
2024-07-22 POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11603673
2024-07-31 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11605628
2024-08-13 SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11608272
2024-08-20 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11609615
2024-08-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11610406
2024-08-27 EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11611294
2024-09-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11613390
2024-10-03 SEAT BELTS,SEATS
ODI Number: 11617947
2024-10-05 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11618225
2024-11-18 LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11625984
2024-12-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11628405
2025-01-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11637465
2025-01-21 LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11637451
2025-01-24 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11638318
2025-01-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11638961
2025-02-06 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11641177
2025-02-09 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11641608
2025-03-19 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11649212
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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

38 Service Alerts for 2023 Subaru Forester

Date Description
2025-03-31 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Bulletin announces availability of a User Guide and an informative video to supplement the recent releases to retailers of the SOA321152 and SOA321153 Terminal Test Kits.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-03-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the above listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-03-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces design changes made to the Power Rear Gate Drive (PRG) Unit to address concerns of the power rear gate being inoperative.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-03-27 STRUCTURE:BODY

This bulletin announces design changes made to the Power Rear Gate Drive (PRG) Unit to address concerns of the power rear gate being inoperative.

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2025-03-24 ENGINE

The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure.

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2025-03-24 ENGINE

This Bulletin announces the Service Manual Correction for the diagnostic procedures to be followed when performing diagnostic repairs for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P26A6 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve “A” Position Sensor Circuit Low) an

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2025-03-24 SUSPENSION

Due to incomplete repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin, the WQQ-52 recall will involve applying additional anti-corrosion material to the four-way (2-2 way) joint connector area of the brake line system on F

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2025-03-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.

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2025-03-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

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2025-03-06 STRUCTURE:BODY

This Bulletin announces diagnostic procedures to be followed when working with a Power Rear Gate (PRG).

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2025-03-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-03-04 ENGINE

This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy the following DTCs: • P0016: Crankshaft Position – Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A • P0017: Crankshaft Posi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-03-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy the following DTCs: • P0016: Crankshaft Position – Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A • P0017: Crankshaft Posi

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-02-24 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-02-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-02-17 ENGINE

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-02-10 ENGINE

This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM), to address concerns of the starter motor not operating.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-02-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM), to address concerns of the starter motor not operating.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-02-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.

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2025-01-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

As part of Subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing a Warranty Extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Infotainment head units for the models listed.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-01-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin gives information on extended New Car Limited Warranty for CP1 and Gen 3.1 Head Units.

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2025-01-31 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar retailers during February.

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2025-01-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.

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2025-01-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the repair procedures to be followed when DTC P1449 (EVAP System Clog Detected) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-01-17 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

This bulletin announces the repair procedures to be followed when DTC P1449 (EVAP System Clog Detected) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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2025-01-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.

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2025-01-13 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin announces availability of the new TR580 control valve and connector cover developed to address cases of the following DTCs detected by the Transmission Control Module (TCM): • P2721: Pressure Control Solenoid “D” Control Circu

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-01-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin announces availability of the new TR580 control valve and connector cover developed to address cases of the following DTCs detected by the Transmission Control Module (TCM): • P2721: Pressure Control Solenoid “D” Control Circu

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-01-06 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2025-01-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the models listed.

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2024-12-30 ENGINE

This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the models listed.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-19 ENGINE

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-19 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-19 ENGINE

This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on the inside of the lamp lenses.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2024-12-13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on the inside of the lamp lenses.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

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