2019 Subaru Forester: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 834 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper.
Most common problems
What owners report
Wheel studs on my 2019 forester broke or stripped during a flat tire change. in xxx, studs on this vehicle broke after dealership service where the lug nuts were overtightened; the dealer replaced them at no charge. on xxx i had a flat tire on a rural road in [xxx]. when we removed the wheel, multiple studs snapped or had stripped threads. we were left with a wheel held on only by 3 studs and had to drive 3 hours hom
On 9/2/2016, my 2019 subaru forester was involved in a right-front collision. during the collision, the driver's frontal airbag did not deploy. actually none of the airbags deployed. as a result, the driver's chest and upper abdomen struck the steering wheel.and sustained significant bruising and other injuries and required evaluation and treatment at an emergency department. the vehicle has substantial damage and m
The contact owns a 2019 subaru forester. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph with the adaptive cruise control engaged, the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the engine revved loudly, the vehicle continued to accelerate and collided with the rear of a minivan. the contact was able to steer the vehicle to the side of the bridge and stopped the vehicle. the si
Car swirving as if someone grabbed the steering and pulled right left quickly when applying breaks. first incident happened on interstate which nearly caused an accident. carriage makes a “clunk” sound when moving forward or backwards and you feel the cabin continue in motion when first stopping. when taken to subaru, “trailing arm” was not attached to vehicle. car is currently being fixed at subaru of olympia.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Subaru Forester SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Forester. Last refreshed 2026-11-08.