Recalls ·2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness AWD

2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness AWD; the most frequently affected component is power train — driveshaft. Owners filed 29 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2024 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints29
Crashes reported4in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Power train — DriveshaftCampaign 23V754000 · 09 Nov 2023

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.

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.

Engine and engine coolingCampaign 23V723000 · 26 Oct 2023

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.

Risk: Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Subaru’s independent distributor processing facilities will tighten the water pipe attachment bolts. The affected vehicles have not been delivered to dealers or sold to owners and therefore, no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRO-23.

What owners complain about

Share of the 29 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other9 · 31%
Air bags7 · 24%
Visibility/wiper5 · 17%
Forward collision avoidance4 · 14%
Exterior lighting2 · 7%
Structure2 · 7%
Service brakes1 · 3%
Lane departure1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

202413
202510
20266

From owner complaints

Left the house and at about 1.5 miles while approaching a stop sign the vehicle brakes did not engage even when pushing all the way down. Resulting in a collision that landed in a corn field and jumping over a ditch. Vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic but will be heading to repair shop soon. Would like to…

Service brakes · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The eyesight system fails on almost a daily basis. When this happens, multiple safety features shutdown. Lane assist and departure warning stops working. Collision avoidance stops working. Cruise control stops working. Proximity warning alarms stop going off. The local dealership has repeatedly just indicated that…

Forward collision avoidance · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

While I was driving my brand new car on a wide highway, with no other cars or buildings nearby, the driver's side rear-door window suddenly blew out with a loud "pop," shattering completely. Glass pieces came into the passenger area, and fortunately missed hurting my child who was in her safety seat. Also glass pieces…

Unknown or other · Jun 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the passenger’s side front seat was occupied by an 85-pound adult carrying a purse and holding a dog weighing 19 pounds, the air bag warning light was off. The contact stated that the air bag was inoperable. The contact stated that while the…

Air bags · Dec 2024 · 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.