2022 Subaru Forester Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Subaru Forester, 18% of its 98 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls, and the median mileage at failure was 6,000 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 18
- 18% of 98
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 6,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report LED low-beam headlights that project dark rectangular shadows or black dots in the driver's line of sight, especially at night.
- Some describe the headlight beam aiming too low, making it hard to see the road on hilly or winding stretches.
- Several owners report the battery discharging completely overnight after only a few months of ownership, with the problem recurring roughly a month apart despite the battery testing fine at the dealer.
- One owner reported the doors locking and unlocking on their own and the alarm sounding while the car sat parked, along with other electrical features malfunctioning.
- One owner reported the infotainment screen going black with a loud noise while using Apple CarPlay, an issue that recurred repeatedly.
- One owner was told at a dealer visit that the installed battery was undersized for the vehicle's electrical demands and needed replacement.
When 2022 Subaru Forester electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 25, 2022, latest May 12, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Subaru Forester
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System 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 electrical complaints does the 2022 Subaru Forester have?
- NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Forester, which is 18% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Subaru Forester's electrical system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for this model year.
- What electrical problems do 2022 Forester owners report most?
- Owners most often describe headlight beams that create dark shadows or spots in their field of view, plus batteries that discharge overnight or need replacement.
- At what mileage do 2022 Forester electrical problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2022 Forester is 6,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to these electrical complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 fire complaint filed for the 2022 Forester overall, though the fire was logged under the Engine component, not Electrical System.