| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V587000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. |
| Consequence | Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150120 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V701000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen. |
| Consequence | If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98. |
| 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. |
| Component | TIRES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20170706 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V455000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, 'Tire Selection and Rims.' |
| Consequence | Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78. |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2018 Subaru Forester Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2018 Subaru Forester have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2018 Subaru Forester has atleast 13 recalls.Q: What are the 2018 Subaru Forester recalls?
A: The 2018 Subaru Forester recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, TIRES.
A: Yes, the 2018 Subaru Forester has atleast 13 recalls.Q: What are the 2018 Subaru Forester recalls?
A: The 2018 Subaru Forester recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, TIRES.