2024 Subaru Forester
2 recalls · 26 complaints · Safety Score C
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2026 | Visibility/Wiper | 4 Subarus and this is my 5th spontainious windshield crack (2nd on this vehicle). | No | No |
| 01/16/2026 | Air Bags,forward Collision Avoidance | On the morning of December 13, 2026, an incident occurred involving our 2024 Subaru Forester. While attempting to make a... | No | No |
| 01/10/2026 | Engine | Took to Local dealership for 20,000 mile oil change. After the oil change the service advisor informed me of an oil leak... | No | No |
| 12/22/2025 | Forward Collision Avoidance,lane Departure | The eyesight system fails on almost a daily basis. When this happens, multiple safety features shutdown. Lane assist a... | No | No |
| 09/03/2025 | Unknown or Other | The driver side mirror is distorted. It is not only dizzying but I believe it to be a safety hazard. I have taken it i... | No | No |
| 07/25/2025 | Air Bags | The passenager airbag on won't activate at the 88lb weight per local Subaru of Gallatin dealership where I purchased the... | No | No |
| 06/22/2025 | Visibility/Wiper | On 6/10/2025 noticed a small crack on the left side drivers windshield when getting ready to go to work. Nothing hit it ... | No | No |
| 04/03/2025 | Visibility/Wiper | Windshield cracked during rainstorm [XXX] in San Diego in upper right corner, After 3 days crack appeared which has now... | No | No |
| 03/08/2025 | Structure | I opened the back hatch of my 2024 Subaru Forester to retrieve an item. I then pressed the button to close the hatch. It... | No | No |
| 02/17/2025 | Visibility/Wiper | Windshield cracked in same exact spot on bottom of windshield with no point of impact while sitting in our garage. Looks... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2024 Subaru Forester has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 26.
The 2024 Subaru Forester has a Safety Score of 56/100 (Grade C). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2024 Subaru Forester received a Safety Score of C. This vehicle has an average safety record. There are 3 crash reports on file.
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%).