2024 Subaru Forester recalls and problems

The 2024 Subaru Forester has 2 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

Pictured: a 2023 model; the 2024 may differ in details. Photo: 2023 Subaru Forester by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2024 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 27 Forester model years — 27th most.

2recalls

31complaints

5crashes

1fires

1injuries

5,000median 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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2 recalls

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.

Engine

Oct 26, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V723000 · 49 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

SubaruÂs 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.

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 other9

Air Bags7

Forward Collision Avoidance5

Visibility5

Exterior Lighting2

Structure2

Back Over Prevention1

Electrical System1

Engine1

Lane Departure1

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

Complaints by year filed

2024 vs. other Subaru Forester years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Subaru Forester have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2024 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 2024 Subaru Forester?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (9), air bags (7), forward collision avoidance (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.