Campaigns naming each model year, as filed with NHTSA
This page lists every US recall campaign that named the Subaru Forester for model year 2010 or later, as filed with NHTSA. It counts 34 campaigns. CarsMultiverse is an independent site, not an authority. The list was read from the NHTSA flat file FLAT_RCL_POST_2010.txt (file dated 3 September 2026) and this index was built on 4 September 2026. Each campaign links to the site's own page for it, where one exists, or to the notice at NHTSA.
Campaigns, newest first
| Campaign | Model years named | Component | Wording |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V436 | 2025 to 2026 | Equipment: Other: Labels | rewritten after publication |
| 26V346 | 2026 | Visibility: Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | no change caught |
| 25V889 | 2026 | Structure: Body: Hatchback/Liftgate: Hinge And Attachments | no change caught |
| 25V419 | 2025 | Child Seat | no change caught |
| 25V033 | 2025 | Wheels | no change caught |
| 23V755 | 2022 | Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | no change caught |
| 23V754 | 2023 to 2024 | Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft | no change caught |
| 23V723 | 2024 | Engine And Engine Cooling | no change caught |
| 22V838 | 2010 to 2013 | Seat Belts | no change caught |
| 21V587 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump | no change caught |
| 21V263 | 2019 | Suspension: Rear | no change caught |
| 20V003 | 2010 to 2013 | Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module | no change caught |
| 20V002 | 2010 to 2013 | Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module | no change caught |
| 20V001 | 2010 to 2013 | Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module | no change caught |
| 19V856 | 2019 | Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Crankcase (Pcv) | no change caught |
| 19V701 | 2015 to 2018 | Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification | no change caught |
| 19V297 | 2010 to 2013 | Electrical System: Ignition: Switch | no change caught |
| 19V149 | 2014 to 2016 | Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch | no change caught |
| 19V065 | 2019 | Steering: Electric Power Assist System | no change caught |
| 19V009 | 2010 to 2013 | Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module | no change caught |
| 19V008 | 2010 to 2013 | Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module | no change caught |
| 19V007 | 2010 to 2013 | Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module | no change caught |
| 18V455 | 2018 | Equipment: Other: Labels | no change caught |
| 18V013 | 2010 | Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module | no change caught |
| 18V012 | 2010 to 2013 | Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module | no change caught |
| 17V014 | 2010 to 2012 | Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module | no change caught |
| 16V738 | 2010 to 2013 | Electrical System | no change caught |
| 16V358 | 2010 to 2011 | Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module | no change caught |
| 16V162 | 2015 to 2016 | Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/Supercharger | no change caught |
| 14V830 | 2010 to 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | no change caught |
| 14V311 | 2010 to 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | no change caught |
| 13V159 | 2014 | Equipment | no change caught |
| 12V602 | 2010 to 2012 | Exterior Lighting | no change caught |
| 12V099 | 2010 to 2012 | Seat Belts: Rear/Other | no change caught |
1 of these notices was rewritten after publication. Each flag links to the before and after text.
Campaigns by model year
How many of the 34 campaigns named each model year. One campaign usually names several years, so the bars add up to more than the total.
Systems recalled most often
Taken from the first part of the component field in the NHTSA file, one entry per campaign.
See recalls by manufacturer for every maker in the file, or check your car against the authority's register. Wording changes for this model are also available as an RSS feed.
How to cite: CarsMultiverse, "Subaru Forester recalls", index built 4 September 2026 from FLAT_RCL_POST_2010.txt (NHTSA flat file). https://carsmultiverse.com/subaru-forester-recalls/ The site is independent. For the official record, cite the NHTSA notice for each campaign.
Every campaign, as the authority wrote it
29 campaigns named this model and we hold the notice for each. The page behind every number carries the fault, the fix and the wording as filed - and any later change to that wording.
- 26V436Subaru recall 26V436: Subaru Ascent, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Subaru Forester and 1 more (2019 to 2026)
- 26V346Subaru recall 26V346: 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid
- 25V889Subaru recall 25V889: 2026 Forester
- 25V419Subaru recall 25V419: 2025 Forester
- 25V033Subaru recall 25V033: 2025 Forester
- 23V755Subaru of America recall 23V755: Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy and 1 more (2021 to 2023)
- 23V754Subaru recall 23V754: 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX
- 23V723Subaru recall 23V723: 2024 Forester
- 22V838Subaru recall 22V838: 2009-2013 Forester
- 21V587Subaru recall 21V587: Subaru Ascent, Subaru Brz, Subaru Forester and 5 more (2018 to 2020)
- 21V263Subaru recall 21V263: Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester (2018 to 2019)
- 20V003Subaru recall 20V003: Saab 9-2x, Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester and 4 more (2003 to 2014)
- 20V002Subaru recall 20V002: Saab 9-2x, Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester and 4 more (2003 to 2014)
- 20V001Subaru recall 20V001: Saab 9-2x, Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester and 4 more (2003 to 2014)
- 19V856Subaru recall 19V856: 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent
- 19V701Subaru recall 19V701: 2015-2018 Forester
- 19V297Subaru recall 19V297: 2009-2013 Forester
- 19V149Subaru recall 19V149: Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza and 1 more (2008 to 2017)
- 19V065Subaru recall 19V065: 2019 Forester and Crosstrek
- 19V007Subaru recall 19V007: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy and 3 more (2010 to 2014)
- 18V455Subaru recall 18V455: 2018 Subaru Forester
- 18V014Subaru recall 18V014: 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and Outback
- 18V013Subaru recall 18V013: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy and 3 more (2009 to 2010)
- 18V012Subaru recall 18V012: 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback
- 17V026Subaru recall 17V026: Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza and 3 more (2005 to 2009)
- 17V014Subaru recall 17V014: Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza and 4 more (2005 to 2012)
- 16V358Subaru recall 16V358: Saab 9-2x, Subaru Baja, Subaru Forester and 4 more (2003 to 2011)
- 14V830Subaru recall 14V830: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Wrx and 1 more (2008 to 2014)
- 14V311Subaru recall 14V311: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy and 3 more (2005 to 2014)
The rest of the Subaru record
Every Subaru campaign we hold, newest first, with the ones caught being rewritten marked.
Other Subaru models:
Outback49Legacy43Impreza36WRX20Ascent13Crosstrek13Tribeca11B9 Tribeca7BRZ5Solterra5Crosstrek Hybrid3Forester Hybrid3Xv Crosstrek3