2022 Subaru Forester AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Subaru Forester AWD; the most frequently affected component is power train — park/neutral start interlock switch. Owners filed 98 complaints, most often about forward collision avoidance. Among the 25 model years of this model in the database, 2022 ranks #22 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints98

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Power train — Park/neutral start interlock switchCampaign 23V755000 · 09 Nov 2023

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

Risk: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

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.

Forward collision avoidance10 · 25%

Unknown or other6 · 15%

Engine5 · 12%

Service brakes4 · 10%

Vehicle speed control4 · 10%

Electrical system4 · 10%

Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

Visibility/wiper3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20233

20249

202513

202615

From owner complaints

I was pulling into a parking space at my apartment complex. I had my foot on the BRAKE, and the vehicle slowed as I approached the space. As I turned into the space with my foot light on the brake, the engine suddenly revved and the Forester surged forward. AT NO POINT DID I TOUCH THE ACCELERATOR. I have a size 7…
Service brakes · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The exterior B-pillar trim on my 2022 Subaru Forester (passenger side) has warped, bubbled, and lifted away from the vehicle. At approximately 24,700 miles, the trim began deforming significantly, with visible bubbling and separation at the top edge. The dealer inspected it and recommended replacing the entire window…
Structure · Apr 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving the drivers side rear window imploded sending thousands of shards of glass into the vehicle.
Visibility/wiper · Oct 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Seatbelt locked with a passenger in the seat. Fire department was called and was forced to cut the locked and failed seatbelt.
Seat belts · Oct 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

200918

201017

201116

201215

201312

Full specifications All model years 2022 Subaru lineup

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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