2022 Subaru Forester
1 recalls · 91 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Unknown or Other | Back window shattered spontaneously. No known cause. No evidence of vandalism. Temperature did drop 45 degrees over n... | No | No |
| 03/13/2026 | Vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | I had two codes on my 2022 Forester over last two weeks. First one u0284 was for the Active Grill Shutter. This happ... | No | No |
| 03/05/2026 | Service Brakes | The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the brakes inadvertently activ... | No | No |
| 02/25/2026 | Suspension | I am filing this complaint regarding repeated premature strut failure on my 2022 Subaru Forester. The original set of st... | No | No |
| 02/13/2026 | Unknown or Other,forward Collision Avoidance | My Subaru Forrester Eyesight system cuts out and is disabled while driving, including while the cruise control was engag... | No | No |
| 02/05/2026 | Visibility/Wiper | I was driving along and noticed my windshield was cracked on the passenger side. The crack is vertical from the bottom o... | No | No |
| 01/15/2026 | Visibility | I was driving to work in the morning and was going down a slow side street when I heard a soft noise behind me. When I l... | No | No |
| 01/04/2026 | Steering,suspension,electrical System | My 2022 Subaru Forester Sport, <24,640 miles, suffers from persistent, life-threatening safety failures. Thick white exh... | No | No |
| 12/04/2025 | Structure | The exterior B-pillar trim on my 2022 Subaru Forester (passenger side) has warped, bubbled, and lifted away from the veh... | No | No |
| 10/04/2025 | Engine | I hit a deer going 45 mph, the air bags deployed, and my engine caught on fire. Within 10 minutes my car burned to the... | Yes | Yes |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2022 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 91.
The 2022 Subaru Forester has a Safety Score of 41/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2022 Subaru Forester received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. There are 8 crash reports on file. There are 6 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Subaru dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).