2022 Subaru Forester forward collision avoidance problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2022 Subaru Forester — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On two occasions now, one on XXX and another in XXX our vehicle initiated a pre collision breaking sequence with no visible object in our path. On XXX this occurred while turning off of a main road into a shopping center located on route XXX in [XXX]. I was traveling at about 15-20mph with no cars…”
filed Sep 13, 2026
“On 8/15/2026 my car's EyeSight system falsely automatically engaged Pre-Collision Braking on a clear road with no cars, obstacles or potholes ahead, on a sunny day, accelerating at 10–15 mph from a traffic light stop. The car was brought to an abrupt stop with no warning beeps from the Eyesight…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Forester years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Forester | 5 | 24% |
| 2025 Forester | 10 | 11% |
| 2024 Forester | 4 | 14% |
| 2023 Forester | 13 | 18% |
| 2021 Forester | 17 | 8% |
| 2020 Forester | 43 | 7% |
| 2019 Forester | 43 | 5% |
| 2018 Forester | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 Forester | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Forester | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 Forester | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 Forester | 2 | 2% |
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.