How many recalls does the 2022 SUBARU Forester have?

NHTSA has issued 1 recall for the 2022 SUBARU Forester so far.

2022 SUBARU Forester

Name: 2022 SUBARU Forester Consumer Complaints Data
Creator: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Published: 2026-01-10T11:49:30.629Z
License: https://www.usa.gov/government-works

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

1RecallsNHTSA Verified 83ComplaintsNHTSA Data 0InvestigationsNHTSA Data

Expert Verdict

ℹ️Average Safety Profile

This 2022 model shows average reliability, primarily driven by 1 recall affecting the power train system.

Key Factor:power train recalls

📋Why This Matters

Understanding recall history helps predict future ownership costs. Each unaddressed issue represents potential repair expenses.

Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.

Focus Area:general reliability

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Expert Analysis

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Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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Primary Risk Area:Crack
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Vs Brand: Better than avg (1.3)
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Summary:

Safety & Reliability Score

88/100

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-8

Complaint Impact-4.15

Investigation Impact-0

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2022 SUBARU Forester

Model Year2022

MakeSUBARU

ModelForester

Fuel TypeGasoline

Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

Jan22

NEWProduction

Feb22

ISSUEFirst Report

Sep23

RECALLRecall Issued

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

25 complaints (30% of total)

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Complaint Trend

Stable

No trend data

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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 83 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟠High

9(11%)

🟡Medium

22(27%)

🟢Low

52(63%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

⚙️Engineering Insight

Based on consumer reports, issues for this vehicle tend to peak around the 0-20k mileage range. The average reported failure mileage is 8,486 miles.

📊 Mileage data extracted from 16 of 83 complaints (19% coverage)

0-20k

13 reports (81%)

20k-40k

3 reports (19%)

40k-60k

0 reports (0%)

60k-80k

0 reports (0%)

80k-100k

0 reports (0%)

100k+

0 reports (0%)

* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

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Primary Risk Areas

POWER TRAIN

Official Safety Recalls (1)

Campaign: 23V755000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

09/11/2023

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA Investigations

0 investigations

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No active investigations for this vehicle.

Consumer Complaints

83 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2022 Forester.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Crack30%

Warning19%

Acceleration Issues12%

Fire7%

Stall6%

Accident5%

Crash/Accident5%

Leak5%

Body/Interior🔵 Low

STRUCTURE

The exterior B-pillar trim on my 2022 Subaru Forester (passenger side) has warped, bubbled, and lifted away from the vehicle. At approximately 24,700 miles, the trim began deforming significantly, with visible bubbling and separation at the top edge. The dealer inspected it and recommended replacing the entire window panel assembly, stating it is not covered under warranty. I am concerned that the loose and distorted trim could detach while driving, especially at highway speeds, creating a hazard for me and other drivers. The damage also affects visibility around the door frame and may compromise the door and window sealing. Subaru of America declined to cover the repair, and I believe this may be a material or manufacturing defect that could impact other owners.

Engine/Powertrain⚠️ High

ENGINE

I hit a deer going 45 mph, the air bags deployed, and my engine caught on fire. Within 10 minutes my car burned to the ground.

Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I was steering my car into my own garage as I do daily. Suddenly, as the car was making the turn, the car accelerated abruptly on its own. I was somehow able to steer into the garage, but the rapid acceleration continued. I braked and stopped the car just before it went into the wall that adjoins the interior of my home. There was an inch to spare. There were no warnings or messages or sympoms prior to this event.

Engine/Powertrain⚠️ High

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I am writing to report a serious safety concern involving my '22 Subaru Forester, which is equipped with the Auto Start/Stop feature. This issue created a dangerous driving situation that could have resulted in severe injury or death to myself, my family, or other drivers on the road. While driving on the highway, our Forester's Auto Start/Stop system malfunctioned causing the engine to shut off completely while the vehicle. Specifically, the vehicle shut down in the left lane of traffic and failed to restart immediately leaving us unexpectedly immobile. Fortunately, my husband remained calm and immediately placed his foot back on the brake, placed the vehicle in park and restarted the vehicle manually by pressing the ignition button. However, had he hesitated during the confusion by not placing his foot back on the brake we could have been rear-ended, possibly by a large semi-truck which would have propelled us into the vehicle in front of us. Our dealer said the Auto Start/Stop system failing to restart the vehicle due to a weakening battery—for which there is no warning. The fact that a non-critical feature like fuel-saving Start/Stop is allowed to override the engine's operability based on battery voltage is deeply concerning. Batteries degrade over time. But a degraded battery should not be allowed to disable a moving vehicle.Having spoken directly with Subaru of America about this issue, they acknowledged and documented my case however I was told that it would be used as data for potential future action if other similar cases arise. In the meantime, no corrective action is being taken by Subaru, with me as an owner or proactively with the feature design.I respectfully urge the NHTSA to investigate this matter as a potential safety defect. The Auto Start/Stop system, as implemented in certainSubaru models (specifically the 2022 Forester in my case) may compromise safe vehicle operation when battery voltage drops below a certain threshold which is a safety flaw.

Safety Systems🔶 Medium

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Several months ago, the automatic front collision activated on the freeway doing about 65mph. There was nothing in front of us, but there was a car behind us that almost rear ended us. I thought this was a one-off thing but reading this site I am not the only one. Also, with in the last 2 weeks the Eye Site has turned off. This I see is also a known problem.

Safety Systems🔶 Medium

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving on a main road at 32 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system suddenly engaged while there were no objects or vehicles nearby. Additionally, the contact stated that the Subaru EyeSight system was disabled due to being a seasoned driver. The contact stated that she was forced to purchase the vehicle with the feature. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was inspected and recalibrated. The dealer informed the contact that the EZ Pass may have contributed to the failure; however, the contact stated that the EZ Pass had been on the console for approximately three years. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

Visibility🔵 Low

VISIBILITY

The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front windshield was cracked. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was scheduled for the front windshield replacement. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

Other🔵 Low

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I pulled into a parking space and as I slowed to a stop my car surged forward. I put my foot on the brake and the car continued to surge for a few seconds before the brakes engaged. I almost hit a fence and had to circle my car on a grassy lawn until the brakes egaged and I was able to park the car.

Safety Systems🔶 Medium

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This happened to me a few days ago: The pre-collision braking system slammed my car to a stop when I was going 30 mph on a straight country road, and there was nothing in front of me or on the side of the road. No one anywhere around. It was 1 PM with good weather. Nothing to trigger the pre-collision braking system on my 2022 Forester. The sensors weren't dirty. The car suddenly slammed on the brakes. It felt like I'd slammed into something, but nothing was there! There was nothing anywhere around. I turned off the pre-collision feature and took the car to the dealer (where I bought the car and have it serviced). Cost me $135 to be told that there was nothing wrong. And they said that my extended warranty wouldn't cover the cost because they didn't find anything wrong and couldn't make it happen in a test drive. Having the brakes slam on like that was terrifying! Imagine if I'd been on a highway and there had been someone behind me. They would have rear-ended me! And I've read MANY, MANY similar accounts by Subaru owners on Reddit and the Subaru owners forum. Please do something about this. It's dangerous! Thank you!

Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2022 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while her husband was stopped at a stoplight, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to move. There were three abnormal beeps heard. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any recalls for the 2022 SUBARU Forester?

Yes, the 2022 SUBARU Forester has 1 recorded recall from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH.

Is the 2022 SUBARU Forester safe to drive?

The 2022 SUBARU Forester has 1 recall. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.

Where can I check if my 2022 SUBARU Forester has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local SUBARU dealer.

📊Year-over-Year Context

➡️Stable Pattern

Compared to earlier years, the 2022 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

Power train

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm power train recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all power train recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaign:23V755000

💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your SUBARU dealer to verify recall completion status.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

Verify all 1 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your SUBARU dealer.
If any recalls are open, schedule service immediately—recall repairs are always free.
Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.

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If You're Buying Used

Request documentation proving all recalls were addressed before finalizing purchase.
Factor potential recall-related service time into your ownership cost estimates.

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📋Why This Matters

Expert Analysis

Safety & Reliability Score

Score Breakdown

Technical Specifications

Safety History Timeline

Consumer Complaint Analysis

Most Reported Issue

Complaint Trend

Safety Incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Mileage Failure Analysis

🛠️ DIY Diagnosis Center

Primary Risk Areas

Official Safety Recalls (1)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

Summary

Consequence

Remedy

Additional Notes

NHTSA Investigations

Consumer Complaints

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

📊Year-over-Year Context

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Power train

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