Recalls ·2020 Subaru Forester AWD

2020 Subaru Forester AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Subaru Forester AWD. Owners filed 600 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 25 model years of this model in the database, 2020 ranks #24 for number of recalls.

Recalls0
Complaints600
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system24 · 60%
Engine21 · 52%
Unknown or other8 · 20%
Forward collision avoidance4 · 10%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%
Power train2 · 5%
Lane departure2 · 5%
Exterior lighting1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

202523
202617

From owner complaints

While driving my 2020 Subaru Forester at approximately 15 mph, the engine unexpectedly shut off, resulting in an immediate loss of propulsion (vehicle stall while in motion). This created a safety risk because the vehicle was in traffic and could have been struck from behind or lost the ability to accelerate out of…

Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Since I purchased my Subaru Forester new in 2020, people regularly flash their high beams at me at night when my low beams are on, because they think I have my high beams on. I also flash my high beams at cars when I think they have their high beams on then they do the same, to show me they have their low beams on. It…

Exterior lighting · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving on public roads, all dash warning lights illuminated simultaneously. The instrument cluster displayed “EyeSight OFF.” At the same time, the electronic parking brake engaged / the vehicle would not accelerate and required me to stop and shift to Park. The only way to restore drivability was to turn the…

Electrical system · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while his wife was stopped at a red traffic light in the middle lane and surrounded by other vehicles, the auto START/STOP system engaged; however, when the brake pedal was released, the vehicle failed to restart. After several attempts, the vehicle…

Electrical system · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.