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2023 Subaru Forester Recalls & Known Issues

Check recalls and known issues for the 2023 Subaru Forester. Safety information and reliability rating.

Reliability Overview

average

The 2023 Subaru Forester has three NHTSA recalls primarily related to driveshaft failure, inhibitor switch, and engine water pipe issues, affecting limited production runs. Owner-reported problems are minimal so far, but recalls indicate potential early reliability concerns warranting VIN checks.

Open Recalls (3)

Driveshaft

The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break due to improper cooling during manufacturing, causing loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway in park without parking brake, increasing crash risk.

Campaign: 23V754000 | Reported: 2023-11-08

Inhibitor Switch

Certain 2022 Forester vehicles (overlapping production) may have an inhibitor switch with insufficient weld allowing water intrusion, potentially causing inoperability.

Campaign: 23V755000 | Reported: 2023-11-09

Engine Water Pipe

Insufficiently tightened water pipe attachment bolt on engine assembly in certain 2024 Forester vehicles (overlapping production).

Campaign: 23V723000 | Reported: 2023-10-26

Known Issues

Driveshaft cracking and failure

Typical mileage: under 10,000

high

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