2020 Subaru Forester Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 44 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Subaru Forester, 7% of all 601 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 5,200 miles. There is no related recall for this component on the 2020 model year.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 44
- 7% of 601
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 5,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Automatic emergency braking triggers a sudden full stop with no vehicle or obstruction ahead, at highway speeds on clear, dry roads.
- The pre-collision braking system activates unexpectedly on empty streets at lower speeds, causing the car to skid to a stop with no apparent cause.
- Sudden unwarranted braking events happen both on divided highways and suburban roads, raising the risk of being rear-ended.
- Some owners report these false braking activations occurring during daytime, clear-weather driving with no obstacles present.
When 2020 Subaru Forester collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 9, 2020, latest Jun 26, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2020 Subaru Forester?
- NHTSA lists 44 complaints in this area for the 2020 Forester, which is 7% of the 601 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Subaru Forester's collision avoidance system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2020 Forester.
- At what mileage do these problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2020 Forester is 5,200 miles.
- Have these issues led to crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this component area for the 2020 Forester includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries.
- How does 2020 compare to other Forester model years for this issue?
- The 2020 Forester's 44 complaints and 7% share are higher than most earlier years like 2018 (10 complaints, 2%) but close to 2019 (45 complaints, 5%); later years like 2022 and 2023 show higher percentage shares despite fewer raw complaints.