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2022 Subaru Forester: recalls and problems

1 recall and 98 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper.

1recalls
98complaints
8crashes reported
6fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Visibility/Wiper20 · 20%
  • Unknown Or Other18 · 18%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance15 · 15%
  • Service Brakes10 · 10%
  • Electrical System10 · 10%
  • Engine10 · 10%
  • Vehicle Speed Control9 · 9%
  • Exterior Lighting8 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System7 · 7%
  • Power Train4 · 4%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other,Forward Collision Avoidance

On two occasions now, one on xxx and another in xxx our vehicle initiated a pre collision breaking sequence with no visible object in our path. on xxx this occurred while turning off of a main road into a shopping center located on route xxx in [xxx]. i was traveling at about 15-20mph with no cars in front of me. the vehicle displayed a pre- collision warning and the vehicles breaks locked up. no injuries but i had b

Equipment

The affected product is a kuat sherpa 2.0 hitch-mounted bicycle rack (2-bike, [1.25" / 2"] receiver), purchased new in january 2023, mounted on a 2022 subaru forester. on two occasions in the past several months, the front ratchet/hook arm that secures the front wheel released on its own while the vehicle was in motion, allowing the bicycle to come off the tray. on july 17th 2026, at approximately 15 mph on a gravel

Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance

On 8/15/2026 my car's eyesight system falsely automatically engaged pre-collision braking on a clear road with no cars, obstacles or potholes ahead, on a sunny day, accelerating at 10–15 mph from a traffic light stop. the car was brought to an abrupt stop with no warning beeps from the eyesight system that are supposed to precede its activation. this event almost caused a chain-like rear end collision involving 2-3 c

Back Over Prevention

We are experiencing the exact same problem as the recall under nhtsa campaign no. 23v755000 (subaru recall code wrq-23) for an ineffective weld leading to moisture affecting the backup camera and dashboard lights. however, our vin is not included in the recall.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Subaru Forester SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Forester. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.