2017 Subaru Forester Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 open recall for the 2017 Subaru Forester. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 16, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Sensor Occupant Classification

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

What's wrong:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Risk:
If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.
What to do:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.

NHTSA campaign 19V701000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 3, 2019.

Owner complaints

589filed with NHTSA · 40 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2019
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Air Bags
165
Electrical System
106
Visibility/Wiper
104
Engine
47

40 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 28 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Subaru Forester years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

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Subaru Forester, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Subaru dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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