Does the 2024 Subaru Forester have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 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 2024 Subaru Forester?

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (9 complaints), followed by air bags (7).

How many 2024 Subaru Forester complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 31 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2024 Subaru Forester recalls and problems

2 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Subaru Forester.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2024 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.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 23V723000 · reported October 26, 2023 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 49 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.
The risk: Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Subarus independent distributor processing facilities will tighten the water pipe attachment bolts. The affected vehicles have not been delivered to dealers or sold to owners and therefore, no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRO-23.

Most reported problems

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

Unknown or other9
Air bags7
Forward collision avoidance5
Visibility/wiper5
Exterior lighting2
Structure2
Back over prevention1
Electrical system1
Engine1
Lane departure1

What owners report

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

Oct 20, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance · crash reported
Driving in stop and go traffic. Cruise control wouldn't work. Forward collision warning didn't work. Auto braking didn't work.

Oct 9, 2026 · Wheels · 5,000 miles
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…

Aug 15, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported · fire reported
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…

Apr 23, 2026 · 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…

Apr 23, 2026 · Unknown or other
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…

Forester model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2021	0	212	16	5
2022	1	100	8	6
2023	1	74	8	4
2024	2	31	5	1
2025	3	99	13	2
2026	4	32	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2024 Subaru Forester have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 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 2024 Subaru Forester?: Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (9 complaints), followed by air bags (7).
How many 2024 Subaru Forester complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 31 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 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 20, 2026.