2023 Subaru Forester recalls and problems

The 2023 Subaru Forester has 1 recall and 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

How the 2023 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 27 Forester model years — 22nd most.

1recalls

76complaints

8crashes

4fires

7injuries

9,000median miles

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

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Power Train

Nov 9, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V754000 · 4,701 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other22

Forward Collision Avoidance13

Vehicle Speed Control6

Lane Departure5

Power Train5

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

Complaints by year filed

2023 vs. other Subaru Forester years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Subaru Forester have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 Subaru Forester, the latest from Nov 9, 2023 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Forester?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (22), forward collision avoidance (13), visibility (12). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.