2021 Subaru Forester recalls and problems

The 2021 Subaru Forester has 0 recalls and 215 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is visibility.

2022 Subaru Forester
Pictured: a 2022 model; the 2021 may differ in details. Photo: 2022 Subaru Forester by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2021 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 27 Forester model years — 10th most.

0recalls
215complaints
16crashes
5fires
9injuries
8,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2021: 58 complaints2021582022: 49 complaints20222023: 26 complaints20232024: 24 complaints20242025: 37 complaints20252026: 21 complaints202621

2021 vs. other Subaru Forester years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Subaru Forester have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2021 Subaru Forester. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Subaru Forester?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention visibility (90), unknown or other (42), engine (36). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.