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Subaru Forester recalls

DVSA has published 12 safety recalls that name the Subaru Forester since 2012, 4 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 67,852 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Subaru Forester recalls, newest first

  1. BRZ, FORESTER · the impeller deformation may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative

    19 Sep 2022 · R/2022/266

    The fuel pump impeller may cause the pump failure resulting in stalling of the vehicle.

    Fix: Replace the fuel pump assembly.

    99 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2020 to 21 Jun 2021

  2. FORESTER, IMPREZA, XV · potential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start condition

    1 Nov 2021 · R/2021/353

    Ignition coils may short circuit and fail.�

    Fix: Replace all ignition coils. If a misfire DTC is stored replace the front exhaust pipe.�

    2,338 vehicles · built 20 Sep 2016 to 1 Oct 2019

  3. FORESTER, XV · the bolts of the rear stabiliser bracket might become loose

    1 Nov 2021 · R/2021/352

    The bolts on the rear stabilizer bracket might become loose.�

    Fix: Inspect the bolts and tighten them to the�specified��torque.�If the bolt(s) are missing new bolts will be�attached.�

    1,949 vehicles · built 6 Apr 2017 to 29 May 2019

  4. FORESTER, IMPREZA, XV · due to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off

    15 Nov 2020 · R/2020/316

    Possible engine stall and restart failure.

    Fix: Re-programme the engine control module and replace if required the ignition coil.

    2,338 vehicles · built 20 Sep 2016 to 1 Oct 2019

  5. FORESTER, IMPREZA, WRX, XV · silicone gas may seep into stop light switch housing and lead to a conduction failure

    8 Apr 2019 · R/2019/106

    The vehicle�s brake lights may not operate properly.

    Fix: The brake light switch will be replaced on affected vehicles.

    6,975 vehicles · built 22 Jun 2010 to 22 Sep 2016

  6. BRZ, FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY, OUTBACK, XV · the load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture

    1 Mar 2019 · R/2019/025

    Engine valve springs may fracture.

    Fix: Replace all engine valve springs.

    812 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2014

  7. FORESTER · clutch pipe may contact bulkhead wiring and potentially cause the engine to cut out

    1 Jan 2019 · R/2018/333

    Clutch pipe may contact and damage the bulkhead wiring.

    Fix: Check and replace clutch pipe and wiring replace as necessary.

    1,146 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2013 to 31 Dec 2014

  8. FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY, OUTBACK · front passenger airbag inflator may rupture in a deployment event

    23 Jul 2018 · R/2018/141

    Potential injury if Airbag deployed

    Fix: On Affected vehicles replace Airbag inflator unit

    7,589 vehicles

  9. FORESTER, LEGACY, OUTBACK, WRX · engine may stall

    1 Aug 2016 · R/2016/147

    The crack on air intake ducts could cause the engine rough idle lower the power and the engine stall. Engine may stall whilst driving. Possible safety hazard whilst driving in traffic

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check date on air intake duct. Depending on finds the air intake ducts may have to be replaced.

    255 vehicles

  10. FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY, OUTBACK · brake fluid may leak

    30 Nov 2014 · R/2014/127

    It is possible that corrosion can form on unprotected hidden brake pipes. This could result in the failure of the pipes and loss of brake fluid which can affect the brake system and ultimately cause reduced braking efficiency.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required replace the subject brake pipes.

    21,343 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2012

  11. FORESTER, IMPREZA · engine may cut out

    10 Jan 2014 · R/2013/117

    It is possible that the main engine wiring harness may have been incorrectly routed within the engine bay. This can allow the harness to chaff on the engine inlet manifold. This can result in damage to the harness which will either cause rough running of the engine illumination of the engine management light or in the extreme cases cause the engine to cut out.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check the routing of the harness and if necessary reroute and repair the harness.

    80 vehicles

  12. FORESTER, IMPREZA · lower control arms may fail

    15 Jan 2012 · R/2011/146

    The front Transverse links (lower Control Arms) may corrode leading to possible breakage if left without treatment.

    Fix: Either additional rust proofing or replacement of the Transverse links will be performed according to the degree of corrosion.

    22,928 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2003 to 31 Dec 2008

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.