2023 Subaru Forester recalls

1 safety recall, 74 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
74Complaints
12Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2023 Subaru Forester recall list

Power Train recall

23V-754
November 9, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc.
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.
Safety 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
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.

2023 Subaru Forester owner complaints

74 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other20
Forward Collision Avoidance13
Visibility/Wiper11
Electrical System8
Service Brakes6
Vehicle Speed Control6
Air Bags6
Power Train5
Engine5
Lane Departure5

Recent complaints

October 2, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemService Brakes1 injury

Transmission slipped, stranded me in the middle of a road XXX. Stopped wouldn’t go. Started locking down in reverse 1 month after I purchased the vehicle. XXX, my husband was backing down a road that had no turnaround. The RAB locked down, slammed so hard, the car slid six feet and the motor shut down. I found out a week later that L-5 was fractured in my back. The lockdown has hurt my [XXX] mother’s neck also, in March of this year. The friction clutches is fried in my transmission. My transmission is jerking, slipping, clanking, shaking from multiple lockdowns. I took vehicle to [XXX] Subaru XXX for service. I told [XXX] about it locking down, what is sounded like and what it done. He brus

August 5, 2026Vehicle Speed ControlUnknown or OtherService Brakes

I am writing to formally report a critical safety defect regarding the driver-side footwell design in my 2023 Subaru Forester Sport, which poses an immediate and severe risk of a crash. A hard plastic lower extension for the HVAC air duct sits dangerously low directly above the brake and accelerator pedals. For drivers with larger or longer feet, this duct extension acts as a physical obstruction that interferes with safe pedal operation in two specific, highly dangerous ways: Delayed Braking: When attempting to transition from the accelerator to the brake pedal, the toe of the driver's shoe frequently catches on the lip of the air duct extension, delaying the ability to depress the brake pe

July 27, 2026Service BrakesForward Collision Avoidance

Eyesight collision braking system engaged as I was rolling up my driveway to go into garage. Garage door was rolling up and was about 5 feet off the ground when Anti Collision system engaged and slammed the brakes on. I was going under 1 mph and would not have hit the door. It beeped right before brakes engaged. This is the second time it has engaged when it shouldn't have. The first time was in a right lane, a car about 6 car lengths in front of me was and did turn right as I was driving down the road. It almost caused an accident with the car behind me. The brakes slammed on so hard my back and neck are now sore and it bent my fingernail backwards somehow on the steering wheel.

July 19, 2026SuspensionPower Train

Tires are wearing badly on the inside edge only. Suspension and drive train components make noise during normal operation.

July 10, 2026Forward Collision AvoidanceCrash

The contact owned a 2023 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated, and the Forward Collision Avoidance system was inoperative, causing the front center of the vehicle to crash into five other vehicles while trying to stop the vehicle. The air bags deployed as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was deemed a total loss at the scene. A Police report was filed. No injuries were sustained, and medical attention was not needed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

2023 Subaru Forester crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Subaru Forester SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Subaru Forester: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 16.9%.

2023 Subaru Forester recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Subaru Forester have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Subaru Forester. The most recent, filed November 9, 2023, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2023 Subaru Forester problems?

Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (20 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance.

Is the 2023 Subaru Forester safe?

The 2023 Subaru Forester earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Subaru Forester?

Contact any authorized Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.