01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2018 Subaru Forester recall campaigns
NHTSA 21V587000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- July 29, 2021
- Potential units
- 175,968campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Why it matters: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
Owner notification: September 24, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
NHTSA 19V701000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- October 3, 2019
- Potential units
- 366,282campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Why it matters: If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.
Owner notification: February 11, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
NHTSA 18V455000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, TIRES
- Report received
- July 10, 2018
- Potential units
- 3,654campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.".
Why it matters: Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.
Owner notification: July 26, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH