2015 Subaru Forester recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2015 Subaru Forester. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Oct 3, 2019Crash risk2015–2018 Subaru Forester — Air Bags
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.
19V701000 · 366K units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Feb 28, 2019Crash risk2013–2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2014–2016 Subaru Forester, 2008–2016 Subaru Impreza and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
19V149000 · 1.3M units · Subaru of America, Inc.
- Mar 21, 2016Crash risk2015–2016 Subaru Forester, 2015–2016 Subaru WRX — Engine and Engine Cooling
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
16V162000 · 18K units · Subaru of America, Inc.