2019 Subaru Forester: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings
The 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 833 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.
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The 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 safety recall campaigns and 833 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 model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Forester had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.
Safety recalls
SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
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.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
What owners complain about
The systems 2019 Subaru Forester owners report most often to federal regulators:
NHTSA crash-test ratings
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes. The 2019 Subaru Forester has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.
What problems do 2019 Subaru Forester owners report?
Owners have filed 833 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?
Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.
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This page covers the model. For one exact car, run its 17-character VIN to confirm recalls, decoded specifications and buyer checks.
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