2015 Subaru Forester Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 616 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,520miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2015 Subaru Forester, 1% of the 616 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,520 miles.
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.
“Driving on access road at about 25 MPH. Loud noise followed by flopping noise. Pulled off the road within about 200 yards. Drivers side rear tire was completely flat. Put on spare tire. Cursory examination showed large tear through the sidewall on the interior side. Photos are available. Tires have 15,320 miles on them.”
NHTSA complaint #11384933, filed 2020-12, 38,690 miles“Tire pressure monitor indicated low pressure. Right rear tire needed air. Tire continued to slowly leak and the pressure monitor tripped again days later. Mentioned problem to dealership during service. Dealership found no problem with the tire and properly inflated all wheels. A few days later the tire pressure was low (tire pressure monitor tripped again). Bringing vehicle back to the dealer for possible replacement of tire. Probably a problem isolated to my specific car, but logging the incident in case there are more tires out there with similar problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10682865, filed 2015-02, 4,350 miles“Purchased 4 tires for my AWD Subaru from Costco. The driver side rear tire kept losing air a few days after installing them. Pumped air in it a few times at home. Took the car back to Costco. They found a leak that they repaired. Brand new tires leaking was my problem with Michelin 225/55R18 Primacy tour A/S.”
NHTSA complaint #11505728, filed 2023-02“Tire developed a bubble in the sidewall about 1.5 in diameter and 3/4 high. Tire removed from service and replaced as a safety issue. I have the tire in my storage. Car is a Subaru Forester used light duty and on paved roads. Approximately 75% to 80% of tread remaining. TPMS operational, so tire was not run low on air. When tire pressure removed (to replace tire), bubble disappeared. Vehicle has 70,000 miles. Vendor declined to reimburse.”
NHTSA complaint #11441208, filed 2021-11Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 5 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 8 | 11% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 8 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2015 Subaru Forester
131 complaintsAir bags
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
95 complaintsElectrical system
83 complaintsOther or unknown
74 complaintsVehicle speed control
70 complaintsSuspension
66 complaintsFuel system
57 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Subaru Forester
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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