2023 Subaru Forester
1 recalls · 65 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | Lane Departure | Eyesight camera randomly turns off and on while driving. Has been consistent over several months pierced to be an ongoin... | No | No |
| 03/20/2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Vehicle suffered a major oil leak at under 60k miles. My low oil light didn’t turn on but I was actually extremely low o... | No | No |
| 03/06/2026 | Air Bags | 1. The passenger seat air bag turn on mechanism malfunctions in a 2023 Subaru Forester Limited. The seat mechanism can b... | No | No |
| 02/18/2026 | Tires | see attached | No | No |
| 12/22/2025 | Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | In three years I've had the Automatic Emergency Braking system engage and almost cause accidents several times. The bre... | No | No |
| 11/20/2025 | Electrical System,unknown or Other,forward Collision Avoidance | Traveling at approximately 45 mph through a green light at a 4-way intersection a car making a right on red turn turned ... | No | No |
| 11/10/2025 | Engine | Vehicle had just received an oil change at the dealership and the car caught fire. Oil leaked onto the catalytic convert... | No | Yes |
| 10/28/2025 | Steering | The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 15-20 MPH and attempting to make a rig... | Yes | No |
| 10/22/2025 | Air Bags,seats,unknown or Other | Driver and passenger seats are collapsing to the point we are sinking into the seats unevenly and we can feel the hardwa... | No | No |
| 09/10/2025 | Unknown or Other | This complaint is in relation to a 2023 Subaru Forester. The car was purchased new at White River Subaru in White River ... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Subaru Forester has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 65.
The 2023 Subaru Forester has a Safety Score of 36/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Subaru Forester received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 7 crash reports on file. There are 3 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%).