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2019 Subaru Forester: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
831Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 open NHTSA safety recalls and 831 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 open safety recalls and 831 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Forester had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

SUSPENSION:REAR

Campaign 21V263000 · 15/04/2021

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.

RiskMissing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedySubaru 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.
2

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

Campaign 19V856000 · 02/12/2019

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.

RiskAn unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
RemedySubaru 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.
3

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Campaign 19V065000 · 06/02/2019

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.

RiskLoss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyNone 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2019 Subaru Forester owners report most often to federal regulators:

Visibility408
Wiper370
Unknown Or Other144
Electrical System134
Engine106
Forward Collision Avoidance42

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Subaru Forester have any recalls?

Yes. The 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2019 Subaru Forester owners report?

Owners have filed 831 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2019 Subaru Forester, most often about the visibility, wiper, unknown or other.

How do I check a specific Forester's history?

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