2013 Subaru Forester: recalls and problems

Engine Fire2026-10-12

I was driving my 2013 subaru forester on 10.11.2026 and the engine caught fire driving at 35-40mph. i immediately stopped, and turned off the car. fire dept and police responded and put out the fire. the fire was an oil fire is my best guess (blown head gasket?). the head gasket had been replaced by the dealer (don miller subaru east- madison) per a warranty at 100k. the mileage now is 165k. i and my partner ar

Air BagsCrash2025-12-28

I had a family member driving an 2013 subaru forester all-wheel drive with a manual transition. the car had crash and rolled. the car at the most rolled twice and none of the air bags never deployed. i have photos of the accident and of the vehicle at the towed yard and its clear as day that the air bags are still rolled up.

Engine2025-02-04

The contact owns a 2013 subaru forester. while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. the contact refere

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash2024-05-28

The contact owned a 2013 subaru forester. the contact stated that while idled in reverse with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated in reverse on its own, colliding with a deck, after which the vehicle shifted into drive and continued to accelerate on its own, colliding with a brick wall, only then coming to a complete stop after colliding with a tree. the air bags did not deploy. no warning lights were