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2023 Subaru Forester — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 74 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT 23V754000 09/11/2023

What's wrong: 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.

Risk: 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.

Free fix: 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2023 Subaru Forester SUV AWD

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

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Questions

FAQ

Does the 2023 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 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 2023 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.