2019 Subaru Forester Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 open recalls for the 2019 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.

Suspension Rear

What's wrong:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.
Risk:
Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.

NHTSA campaign 21V263000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Apr 15, 2021.

Emission Control Crankcase (pcv)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

What's wrong:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
Risk:
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
What to do:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08.

NHTSA campaign 19V856000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Dec 2, 2019.

Electric Power Assist System

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

What's wrong:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Risk:
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.

NHTSA campaign 19V065000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Feb 6, 2019.

Owner complaints

834filed with NHTSA · 20 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2020
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Visibility/Wiper
370
Electrical System
134
Engine
106
Forward Collision Avoidance
43

37 involved a crash · 11 a fire · 21 injuries · 1 death

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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