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2023 Subaru Forester recalls

1 recall is on record with NHTSA for the 2023 Subaru Forester.

2023 Subaru Forester recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

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.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

1 Open recalls
69 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall 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.

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.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 69 NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Subaru Forester.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
VISIBILITY/WIPER 10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7
AIR BAGS 6
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4
ENGINE 3
LANE DEPARTURE 3

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Forester have?

1 recall is on record with NHTSA for the 2023 Subaru Forester. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Subaru recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2023 Subaru Forester. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Subaru. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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