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2017 Subaru Forester — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 590 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 19V701000 03/10/2019

What's wrong: 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.

Risk: 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.

Free fix: 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2017 Subaru Forester SUV AWD

★★★★★
Overall
5/5 stars
★★★★☆
Frontal Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★★
Side Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★☆
Rollover
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Other Years

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Questions

FAQ

Does the 2017 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Subaru Forester. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Subaru dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.
Is the recall repair really free?
Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.
How do I check my exact vehicle?
This page covers the 2017 Subaru Forester generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.