NHTSA Recall Check

2018 Subaru Forester Recalls

NHTSA reports 3 open safety recalls for the 2018 Subaru Forester. All recall repairs are free at any authorized Subaru dealer, regardless of mileage or ownership.

Open Recalls for the 2018 Subaru Forester

21V587000Reported 29/07/2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V587000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

19V701000Reported 03/10/2019

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.

Source: NHTSA campaign 19V701000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

18V455000Reported 10/07/2018

TIRES

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.

Source: NHTSA campaign 18V455000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

See 2018 Subaru Forester prices →

Verified buyer transactions, not estimates.

Subaru VIN decoder →

Decode any Subaru VIN free.

How to Get a Recall Repaired

  1. Confirm the recall applies to your specific Subaru Forester by checking the VIN above.
  2. Note the NHTSA campaign number from the recall details.
  3. Call any authorized Subaru dealer and reference the campaign number.
  4. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the dealer must perform the recall remedy at no cost regardless of vehicle age or owner.
  5. Bring the vehicle to the appointment. Most recall repairs take 1-3 hours; some require parts to be ordered first.

Buying a 2018 Subaru Forester?

See what real buyers paid for this exact year and model on CarWhere — verified from actual deal sheets, not dealer ads.

Browse Subaru Forester Prices