2024 Subaru Forester

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

2 Recalls for 2024 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.

1970-01-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

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.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2024 Subaru Forester

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18 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2024 Subaru Forester

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Date Component  
2024-01-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11567193
2024-01-25 STEERING
ODI Number: 11567690
2024-02-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11569913
2024-06-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11595264
2024-07-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11598651
2024-07-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11599071
2024-09-15 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11614696
2024-09-18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11615194
2024-10-21 BACK OVER PREVENTION
ODI Number: 11620957
2024-11-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11624744
2024-11-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11624708
2024-12-06 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11629256
2024-12-29 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11632976
2025-01-23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11638044
2025-02-07 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11641300
2025-02-11 TIRES
ODI Number: 11642077
2025-02-17 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11643136
2025-04-03 VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11652560
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0 Investigations for 2024 Subaru Forester

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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.

25 Service Alerts for 2024 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.

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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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2025-03-27 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.

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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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2025-03-18 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.

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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.

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2025-02-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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2025-01-31 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 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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2025-01-17 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).

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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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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.

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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 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")

2024-12-13 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.

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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.

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