2023 Subaru Forester recalls and problems

1 recall and 74 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Subaru Forester.

1
recalls
74
owner complaints
8
complaints mentioning a crash
4
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2023 Subaru Forester recalls

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 23V754000 · reported November 9, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 4,701 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
The risk
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 2, 2026 · Service brakes

Transmission slipped, stranded me in the middle of a road …. Stopped wouldn’t go. Started locking down in reverse 1 month after I purchased the vehicle. …, my husband was backing down a road that had no turnaround. The RAB locked down, slammed so hard, the car slid six feet and the motor shut down. I found out a week…

Aug 5, 2026 · Service brakes

I am writing to formally report a critical safety defect regarding the driver-side footwell design in my 2023 Subaru Forester Sport, which poses an immediate and severe risk of a crash. A hard plastic lower extension for the HVAC air duct sits dangerously low directly above the brake and accelerator pedals. For…

Jul 27, 2026 · Service brakes

Eyesight collision braking system engaged as I was rolling up my driveway to go into garage. Garage door was rolling up and was about 5 feet off the ground when Anti Collision system engaged and slammed the brakes on. I was going under 1 mph and would not have hit the door. It beeped right before brakes engaged. This…

Jul 19, 2026 · Power train

Tires are wearing badly on the inside edge only. Suspension and drive train components make noise during normal operation.

Jul 10, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance · 15,000 miles · crash reported

The contact owned a 2023 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated, and the Forward Collision Avoidance system was inoperative, causing the front center of the vehicle to crash into five other vehicles while trying to stop the vehicle. The air…

Forester model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2020 0603269
2021 0212165
2022 110086
2023 17484
2024 23151
2025 399132
2026 43200

Across all years, the 2019 Forester has the most complaints (834). All Subaru Forester years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Subaru Forester, the most recent reported on November 9, 2023 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Subaru Forester?
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (20 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (13).
How many 2023 Subaru Forester complaints mention a crash or fire?
8 of 74 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 2, 2026.