2018 Subaru Forester Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Forester. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 21V587000Jul 29, 2021175,968 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2018, Outback 2018–2020, Legacy 2018–2020 +5 more

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

  Possible consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

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• 19V701000Oct 3, 2019366,282 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2015–2018

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 18V455000Jul 10, 20183,654 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2018

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Possible consequence: Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE19009Occupant Detection System (ODS) FailureClosed · Aug 6, 2019

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