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2022 Subaru Forester — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 98 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 23V755000 09/11/2023

What's wrong: 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.

Risk: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2022 Subaru Forester SUV AWD

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

Same Model, Different Year

2019 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025

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Questions

FAQ

Does the 2022 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2022 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 2022 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.