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2019 Subaru Forester Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Subaru Forester, 5% of all complaints that year, with 3 crashes and no related recalls filed. Median mileage at failure was 14,450 miles.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
45
5% of 833
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
14,450 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the forward collision avoidance system suddenly activates and slams the brakes with no vehicle or object nearby, sometimes at highway speeds around 40-45 mph.
  • Some describe adaptive cruise control failing to respond to brake input, with the engine revving and the vehicle accelerating into the car ahead.
  • Several owners report windshields cracking without impact, which they say later triggers false EyeSight forward-warning alerts.
  • Multiple complaints describe lane-keeping assist resisting steering input even when the feature is switched off, making it hard to avoid another vehicle.
  • A cluster of complaints describes multiple warning lights appearing at once, disabling EyeSight, cruise control, lane departure, and collision warning simultaneously while driving.

When 2019 Subaru Forester collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 6, 2020, latest Aug 21, 2026.

2019 Subaru Forester collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month5Dec 2020Jun 2022Dec 2022Jul 2023Dec 2023Mar 2025Nov 2025
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2023 (5).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Forester model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 20062 (2%)
  3. 20070 (0%)
  4. 20080 (0%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20131 (1%)
  10. 20142 (0%)
  11. 20159 (1%)
  12. 20168 (2%)
  13. 20178 (1%)
  14. 201810 (2%)
  15. 201945 (5%)
  16. 202044 (7%)
  17. 202118 (9%)
  18. 202216 (16%)
  19. 202314 (19%)
  20. 20245 (17%)
  21. 202514 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does the 2019 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA lists 45 complaints in this category for the 2019 Forester, which is 5% of the 833 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Subaru Forester's collision avoidance system?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2019 Forester.
At what mileage do these problems usually happen?
NHTSA's data shows a median mileage of 14,450 miles at failure for complaints in this category.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes?
Yes, NHTSA records 3 crashes and 0 fires or injuries tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2019 Forester.
How does 2019 compare to other Forester model years for this issue?
The 2019 Forester's 45 complaints and 5% share are higher in raw count than every earlier model year listed, though 2020 also had 44 complaints and a higher 7% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.