2019 Subaru Forester Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2019 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.

• 21V263000Apr 15, 2021408,271 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2019, Crosstrek 2018–2019

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

  Possible consequence: Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.

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• 19V856000Dec 2, 201951,613 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2019, Ascent 2019, Crosstrek 2019

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.

  Possible consequence: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614…

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• 19V065000Feb 6, 201910,417 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Electric power assist system
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2019, Crosstrek 2019

  Reported issue: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

  Possible consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.

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