2011 Subaru Forester Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 2011 Subaru Forester, 5% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Pulling out of a parking space at the cvs drug store, pine island rd and del prado blvd in cape coral fl., put the car into drive and the car accelerated on its on across the parking lot, hitting a parked car head on. My air bag deployed and my car hit the parked car so hard it drove it over a concrete barrier out of the lot. The damage to my car alone was $10,000. The other car was destroyed. I have had Subaru cars for 33 years. This Forester was my 8th Subaru. When the car accelerated, I was thrown back, my foot was not on the brake or gas pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10496757, filed 2013-02, 10,300 miles“My vehicle was recalled and the rear seatbelts were replaced on 1/5/2013. However, the new seatbelt latches are too flush to the seat and are difficult to buckle/unbuckle. Additionally, the new middle seatbelt latch and strap interfers and blocks buckling the side seatbelts.”
NHTSA complaint #10492001, filed 2013-01, 30,000 miles“After 1 yr purchasing car new noticed high oil consumption. I was told normal wear by dealer. Now catalytic convertor is gone due to burning oil. Over $1500.00 to be replaced. I have to replace the rings so I won't have to replace the cat next year. I am going through 2 + qts. Of oil per 1000 miles .”
NHTSA complaint #11073362, filed 2018-02“Takata recall. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v358000 (air bags) and 12v099000 (seat belts). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10909655, filed 2016-09“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Subaru Forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v358000 (air bags) and 12v099000 (seat belts). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10892444, filed 2016-08Related recalls
- 22V838000Nov 10, 2022Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles. The front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly in the…Covers: Subaru Forester 2009–2013
- 12V099000Mar 13, 2012SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 FORESTER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING…Covers: Subaru Forester 2009–2012
Related service bulletins
- 10228782Dec 9, 2022Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, in which a defective left front seat belt may have been…
- 10226878Nov 29, 2022Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, in which a defective left front seat belt may have been…
- 10226849Nov 11, 2022Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, in which a defective left front seat belt may have been…
- 10226846Nov 11, 2022Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, in which a defective left front seat belt may have been…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 10 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Subaru Forester
60 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology