2019 Subaru Forester safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
35
complaints reporting a crash
11
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2019 Subaru Forester SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 15 report injuries (20 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2019 Subaru Forester vehicles were involved in 32 fatal crashes with 16 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach · Apr 15, 2021
- Crash riskAluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the… · Dec 2, 2019
- Crash riskA connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit… · Feb 6, 2019