2024 Subaru Forester: recalls and problems
2 recalls and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
Most common problems
What owners report
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
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
Windshield cracks/chips very easily even when nothing has touched it. i have had 4 cracks in less than 6 months with no reason as to why they are occurring and they are all on the driver side, nothing on passenger side, which seems very odd. this car was bought brand new in february 2025 and this should not be happening. i believe the windshield is faulty. there is a settlement but my 2024 is not included as it cu
4 subarus and this is my 5th spontainious windshield crack (2nd on this vehicle).
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Subaru Forester SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering FORESTER, FORESTER WILDERNESS. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.