Recall 19V701000: 2015–2018 Subaru Forester

Report received

Oct 3, 2019

Manufacturer

Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

366,282vehicles

Model years

2015–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.

Possible consequence

If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Subaru Forester615 complaints
• 2016 Subaru Forester416 complaints
• 2017 Subaru Forester592 complaints
• 2018 Subaru Forester498 complaints