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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

good

The 2023 Subaru Forester has two safety recalls affecting the engine water pipe and front driveshaft assembly, both addressed free of charge by dealers. Owner reports indicate moderate reliability with common but mostly manageable issues in the CVT transmission and infotainment system.

Open Recalls (2)

Engine and Engine Cooling

The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.

Campaign: 23V723 | Reported: 2023-10-27

Drive Shaft

The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break due to improper cooling during manufacturing, potentially causing loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway.

Campaign: 23V754 | Reported: 2024-01-08

Known Issues

CVT transmission hesitation or shuddering

Typical mileage: 30,000-60,000

medium

$300 - $1,200

Infotainment system freezing or touchscreen unresponsiveness

Typical mileage: 10,000-40,000

low

$0 - $400

Windshield wiper motor failure

Typical mileage: 20,000-50,000

medium

$200 - $600

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