2021 Subaru Forester: recalls and problems

Electrical System2026-07-07

The contact owns a 2021 subaru forester. the contact stated that while trying to roll up vehicle windows from driver sits and passenger sit they would roll up to 3/4th all the way up and they would roll back down after. the contact stated this was a recurring event. the dealer was aware of failure and diagnosed issue needing repairs for window regulator and run channels for driver and passengers side. manufacturer

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine2026-07-02

My 2021 subaru forester has a recurring, worsening defect in the idle stop/start (iss) system that creates a stalling hazard. when iss shuts the engine off at a stop, the engine intermittently fails to restart when i try to move again. it cranks progressively slower, warning lights illuminate, a continuous alert sounds, and the vehicle cannot proceed until i shift to park and restart manually. this has left me immobi

Electrical System2026-06-17

Persistent battery drain on a 2021 subaru forester limited. problems began in year 4 of ownership (~17,000 mileage), after subaru starlink subscription services expired. red (error) starlink sos indicator light was evident, where a normal light would show green. battery would fully drain after about 3-4 days of inactivity while parked in a commercial garage. after repeated dead batteries, a jump-starter battery pack

Electrical System2026-06-13

Driving along and various system warnings came on, then started losing power, then the engine died and the car was completely dead. got a jump start and the car ran for a couple of minutes and died again. had it towed to a repair shop and when they checked it the next morning, they couldn't find a problem and it ran great for them. i replaced the battery and alternator just to be safe because we were about to leave o