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2023 Subaru Forester recall campaigns

1 model-year recall campaign was returned for the 2023 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.

1 Recall campaigns
73 Complaints
4 Fire reports
8 Crash reports

Recall campaign details

Recall POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT #23V754000 Reported 09/11/2023

Defect

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.

Remedy

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.

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Other Subaru Forester model years

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What owners complain about

Top components in 73 NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Subaru Forester. Owner reports are not confirmed defect findings.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
VISIBILITY/WIPER 10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 6
AIR BAGS 6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3
SUSPENSION 3

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Forester have?

1 model-year recall campaign was returned for the 2023 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 2023 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.

2023 Subaru Forester crash ratings All recalls

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