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2019 Subaru Forester recall campaigns

3 model-year recall campaigns were returned for the 2019 Subaru Forester.

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Data sources: NHTSA recalls retrieved: 2026-09-09 (cache). Complaints retrieved: 2026-09-09 (cache). These are automated source snapshots; confirm current VIN applicability with NHTSA and the manufacturer.

3 Recall campaigns
832 Complaints
11 Fire reports
36 Crash reports

Recall campaign details

Recall SUSPENSION:REAR #21V263000 Reported 15/04/2021

Defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

Risk

Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.

Recall ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) #19V856000 Reported 02/12/2019

Defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.

Risk

An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08.

Recall STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM #19V065000 Reported 06/02/2019

Defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

Risk

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.

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Other Subaru Forester model years

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What owners complain about

Top components in 832 NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Subaru Forester. Owner reports are not confirmed defect findings.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 349
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 119
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 117
ENGINE 55
POWER TRAIN 38
VISIBILITY 38
STRUCTURE 18
SERVICE BRAKES 14

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Forester have?

3 model-year recall campaigns were returned for the 2019 Subaru Forester.

Do I have to pay to fix a Subaru recall?

Safety recall remedies are generally provided without charge for eligible affected vehicles. Eligibility and remedy availability depend on the campaign, including vehicle-age rules. Contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer with your VIN to confirm coverage and next steps.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Forester model year. It does not confirm whether your VIN is affected or whether a repair is still needed. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact Subaru. Recent and some older recalls may not appear in the VIN tool.

2019 Subaru Forester crash ratings All recalls

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