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2022 Subaru Forester: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

1Safety recalls
92Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2022 Subaru Forester has 1 open NHTSA safety recall and 92 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 2022 Subaru Forester has 1 open safety recall and 92 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

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

Campaign 23V755000 · 09/11/2023

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

RiskAn inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

What owners complain about

The systems 2022 Subaru Forester owners report most often to federal regulators:

Visibility24
Wiper20
Unknown Or Other17
Forward Collision Avoidance12
Electrical System10
Engine10

NHTSA crash-test ratings

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

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Subaru Forester have any recalls?

Yes. The 2022 Subaru Forester has 1 NHTSA recall campaign. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2022 Subaru Forester owners report?

Owners have filed 92 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2022 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 2022 Subaru Forester

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