8 safety recalls published for the Subaru Forester (2012–2020).
The rear stabiliser bracket bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. In this case, the bolts may become loose over time and/or fall out during normal vehic…
Over time the aluminium positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may fracture, allowing the engine to draw an increased amount of engine oil. This may cause excessive exhaust smo…
In affected vehicles the wiring loom may touch the clutch pipe. In a worst case scenario the clutch pipe may rub through the wiring loom insulation creating a short circuit that ma…
In certain conditions vehicles may experience the turbo boost increasing faster than the enrichment of the air/fuel ratio, which may result in Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) ill…
A limited number of 6MT gearboxes were produced without a necessary lubrication supply passage. The lubrication passage is designed to ensure longevity of the transmission, and no…
Some Subaru genuine towbars fitted to 09M Subaru Forester vehicles may have been produced with inadequate welding on the tow ball mount (TBM-commonly known as the towing tongue or…
There is a possiblity of the carpet mat slipping towards the cpntrol pedals, consequently interfering with the operation of the throttle pedal. In the worst case, the carpet mat co…
An oil leak may develop due to removal and incorrect reinstallation of an oil cooler hose. The cooler hose may have been removed and reinstalled in the process of installing an ad…