2021 Subaru Forester Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
18 complaints about Collision Avoidance & Cameras were filed for the 2021 Subaru Forester, 9% of its 207 total complaints. No related recalls exist, and the median mileage at failure was 24,000.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 18
- 9% of 207
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 24,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Drivers report the system falsely detecting an obstacle and abruptly cutting speed from highway speed to near-crawl with no vehicle, debris, or object actually present.
- Owners describe the rear cross traffic alert failing to produce an audible or visible warning when a car approaches from the side while backing up.
- Some report the automatic emergency braking activating on its own during normal driving, sometimes triggered by roadside signs, trees while turning, or nothing identifiable, in one case bringing the vehicle to a complete stop at 40 mph.
- Several owners say the system engages while pulling into a garage or parking space, slamming on the brakes repeatedly and creating a near rear-end collision risk.
- One owner reported that after a wheel alignment, a technician could not recalibrate the lane assist or related safety features.
When 2021 Subaru Forester collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 17, 2021, latest May 15, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2021 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 many 2021 Subaru Forester owners complained about collision avoidance and cameras?
- NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2021 Forester, which is 9% of the 207 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Subaru Forester's collision avoidance system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Forester.
- At what mileage do these problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 24,000 miles.
- Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these complaints, though 1 fire was reported in the broader complaint set for this model year.