How many lane departure complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Subaru Forester?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints tagged Lane Departure for the 2020 Forester, which is 4% of the 601 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 Subaru Forester lane departure system?

No. There are no related recalls listed for this issue in the NHTSA data provided.

Did the lane departure issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash tied to this problem area for the 2020 Forester, with no fires and no injuries reported.

At what mileage do owners report lane departure problems?

The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 3,775 miles.

How does the 2020 Forester compare to other years for this issue?

The 2020 model year has the highest complaint count for Lane Departure among Forester years listed, with 22 complaints versus 16 in 2019 and 8 in 2021.

2020 Subaru Forester Lane Departure Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Lane Departure complaints for the 2020 Subaru Forester, 4% of its 601 total complaints that year, with 1 crash and no fires or injuries reported. There is no related recall filed for this issue.

Lane Departure complaints: 22; 4% of 601
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 3,775 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical lane departure system symptoms owners report

Owners report the lane keep assist system oversteering, causing the car to sway back and forth within the lane.
Some describe the system suddenly pulling the vehicle toward an exit ramp or into an adjacent lane at highway speed instead of holding position.
Several owners say the steering wheel jerks the car toward the opposite lane when turning, even after disabling cruise control.
A few report the driver assist software becoming corrupted, with dashboard icons flashing on and off and the car behaving as if pushed by a crosswind.
One owner linked disabled lane and braking safety systems to a coolant bypass valve fault code that also triggered the check engine light.

When 2020 Subaru Forester lane departure system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 9, 2020, latest Jul 22, 2025.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Jul 2025; peak Sep 2023 (3).

Lane Departure recalls for the 2020 Subaru Forester

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Lane Departure complaints by Forester model year

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

20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)
20141 (0%)
20152 (0%)
20161 (0%)
20174 (1%)
20187 (1%)
201916 (2%)
202022 (4%)
20218 (4%)
20222 (2%)
20235 (7%)
20241 (3%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many lane departure complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Subaru Forester?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints tagged Lane Departure for the 2020 Forester, which is 4% of the 601 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Subaru Forester lane departure system?: No. There are no related recalls listed for this issue in the NHTSA data provided.
Did the lane departure issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash tied to this problem area for the 2020 Forester, with no fires and no injuries reported.
At what mileage do owners report lane departure problems?: The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 3,775 miles.
How does the 2020 Forester compare to other years for this issue?: The 2020 model year has the highest complaint count for Lane Departure among Forester years listed, with 22 complaints versus 16 in 2019 and 8 in 2021.