2022 Subaru Forester electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2022 Subaru Forester — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a service appointment, the contact was advised that the batter was defective. The contact was informed that the battery was not large enough for the power of the vehicle. The contact was…”
filed May 12, 2026
“My 2022 Subaru Forester Sport, <24,640 miles, suffers from persistent, life-threatening safety failures. Thick white exhaust is present in every temperature, and a heavy burning smell fills the cabin during acceleration regardless of outside temperature. I have been dealing with these failures…”
filed Jan 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water intrusion from the sunroof area. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.
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SubaruNet Announcement (C · Other · issued Aug 21, 2026This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or…
15-308-23R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)
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Electrical System problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Forester | 4 | 19% |
| 2025 Forester | 8 | 9% |
| 2024 Forester | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Forester | 7 | 10% |
| 2021 Forester | 33 | 16% |
| 2020 Forester | 101 | 17% |
| 2019 Forester | 134 | 16% |
| 2018 Forester | 71 | 14% |
| 2017 Forester | 106 | 18% |
| 2016 Forester | 93 | 23% |
| 2015 Forester | 82 | 13% |
| 2014 Forester | 42 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Subaru Forester
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.