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2024 Subaru Forester: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

2recalls
31complaints
5crashes reported
1fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other9 · 29%
  • Air Bags7 · 23%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5 · 16%
  • Visibility/Wiper5 · 16%
  • Structure2 · 6%
  • Exterior Lighting2 · 6%
  • Wheels1 · 3%
  • Engine1 · 3%
  • Lane Departure1 · 3%
  • Tires1 · 3%

What owners report

Forward Collision AvoidanceCrash

Driving in stop and go traffic. cruise control wouldn't work. forward collision warning didn't work. auto braking didn't work.

Wheels

The contact owns a 2024 subaru forester. the contact stated that after the rear driver’s side tire became flat, the temporary spare tire was mounted to the vehicle, and the vehicle was driven to the local auto service center. while the mechanic was attempting to mount the wheel to the vehicle, the lug nuts sheared off, and the contact was unable to be tightened to secure the wheel. the contact was informed of the fai

Air Bags,Structure,Forward Collision AvoidanceCrash Fire

While driving my grandbaby home i was unable to avoid hitting a deer when it ran into the road. neither the automatic braking nor the airbags deployed when i hit the deer at the front left side. it destroyed the headlight and damaged the fender and quarterpanel lightly and slightly bent the hood. i was able to pull over safely. when i got out to look at the damage, i could not open the hood but i could see a small fl

Forward Collision Avoidance

I am writing to formally request that the ntsb investigate an apparent defect in the eyesight driver assistance system installed on the 2024 subaru forester. i have experienced repeated instances of unreliable and unsafe behavior, including unexpected alerts and the eyesight system disengaging on multiple occasions, including during periods of bad weather. these issues occur in situations where the vehicle should con

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2024 Subaru Forester SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering FORESTER, FORESTER WILDERNESS. Last refreshed 2026-11-08.