2016 Subaru Forester: recalls and problems

Air Bags,Seats2026-10-22

A recall repair (nhtsa campaign: 19v701000) was previously performed on this vehicle to repair a defective occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat, which results in the passenger airbag being off even when the seat is occupied. despite the work being done previously, the same problem has resurfaced, suggesting that the recall service was not performed correctly or was performed with parts that were still faulty.

Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness2026-10-01

We purchased two new evenflo revolve 360 convertible car seats in november 2023 (manufactured september 2023). after only two years of use, the harness straps are frayed almost all the way through. we noticed the issue in december 2025 and reached out to evenflo in january 2026. the company claims that the fraying is due to "environmental factors." however, we also own two additional revolve 360 seats for our other c

Power TrainCrash2026-09-22

The contact owned a 2016 subaru forester. the contact stated that while at a complete stop with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into a fire hydrant. while the foot was still on the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to accelerate and struck a street sign. the vehicle continued to accelerate across the street and accelerated up a hill. the vehicle headed straight toward

Air Bags2026-09-16

While driving, the car will beep and display a warning that the srs system is malfunctioning. it will then turn passenger airbags off, even when there is a passenger sitting in the seat. i took the car in to subaru of glendale and was charged over $1000 to replace it, being told that i was not eligible for free replacement under the wum98 recall. almost exactly two years later, the same beep, warning, and airbag deac