2024 Subaru Forester Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2024 Subaru Forester, 16% of the 31 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving my grandbaby home I was unable to avoid hitting a deer when it ran into the road. Neither the automatic braking nor the airbags deployed when I hit the deer at the front left side. It destroyed the headlight and damaged the fender and quarterpanel lightly and slightly bent the hood. I was able to pull over safely. …”
NHTSA complaint #11757169, filed 2026-08“On the morning of December 13, 2026, an incident occurred involving our 2024 Subaru Forester. While attempting to make a right-hand turn, the vehicle failed to decelerate as expected and subsequently struck a utility pole. The vehicle’s safety systems did not appear to activate in an effort to prevent the collision, and the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries, including a concussion. No vehicle inspections have been completed at this time. We are currently coordinating with the manufacturer to arrange a formal inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #11711351, filed 2026-01“The eyesight system fails on almost a daily basis. When this happens, multiple safety features shutdown. Lane assist and departure warning stops working. Collision avoidance stops working. Cruise control stops working. Proximity warning alarms stop going off. The local dealership has repeatedly just indicated that this is how it works.”
NHTSA complaint #11706573, filed 2025-12Related service bulletins
- 11034247Jun 11, 2026This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.
- 11017463Apr 30, 2025This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the following two symptoms:SYMPTOM #1 : 2022-23MY ONLY: After the EyeSight camera has…
- 10253973Apr 18, 2024This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5 and or DTC b28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera…
- 10252493Mar 22, 2024This bulletin addresses two symptoms related to EyeSight. The first to address 2022 and 2023 model year Foresters with DTC B28C7, for the camera being exposed to high…
- 10248207Dec 29, 2023This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address two symptoms: Cooling fans inoperable with EyeSight camera exposed to high…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 21% |
| 2025 | 13 | 13% |
| 2024 | 5 | 16% |
| 2023 | 13 | 18% |
| 2022 | 15 | 15% |
| 2021 | 17 | 8% |
| 2020 | 44 | 7% |
| 2019 | 43 | 5% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2024 Subaru Forester
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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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