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2020 Subaru Forester: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

0Safety recalls
590Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2020 Subaru Forester has 0 open NHTSA safety recalls and 590 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 2020 Subaru Forester has 0 open safety recalls and 590 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

No open NHTSA recall campaigns matched the 2020 Subaru Forester. Recalls can be added at any time, so confirm with the exact VIN.

What owners complain about

The systems 2020 Subaru Forester owners report most often to federal regulators:

Visibility301
Wiper252
Unknown Or Other104
Electrical System97
Engine72
Forward Collision Avoidance42

NHTSA crash-test ratings

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

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Subaru Forester have any recalls?

No open NHTSA recall campaigns matched the 2020 Subaru Forester at the time of this report. Always confirm with your specific VIN, as recalls can be added later.

What problems do 2020 Subaru Forester owners report?

Owners have filed 590 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2020 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.

Check a specific 2020 Subaru Forester

This page covers the model. For one exact car, run its 17-character VIN to confirm its recalls, mileage and title.

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