Recalls ·2021 Subaru Forester AWD
2021 Subaru Forester AWD recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Subaru Forester AWD. Owners filed 207 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 25 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #25 for number of recalls.
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.
When complaints were filed
From owner complaints
Vehicle was delivered with the wrong battery - reserve capacity. The car stalls out in idle position creating safety issues. My wife was stranded and we had the original battery replaced with the specs from the previous battery…causing the same issues to occur. Finally, we were informed of the improper battery…
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding repeated, severe, and dangerous malfunctions of the vehicle's engine Start/Stop (Idle Stop) feature. The system is failing to operate as intended, resulting in the engine stalling while the vehicle is in motion or under crucial driving circumstances, creating…
My Subaru has an auto start/stop. I was at a complete stop, making a left-hand turn, and my car completely shuts off with the following message: For safety, auto restart disabled; eyesight with a \ through the words, put car in park and restart vehicle. In the time it took me to put the car in park and restart, I was…
The vehicle has experienced four separate engine shutdowns while stopped in traffic. Each time, the engine turned off unexpectedly, requiring a manual restart. One incident occurred near a railroad crossing with my child in the car. The vehicle also lurches forward at low speeds and hesitates when accelerating after…
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.
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