2022 Subaru Forester Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 16 complaints about Collision Avoidance & Cameras on the 2022 Subaru Forester, 16% of all 98 complaints filed for the year. That share is the highest of any Forester model year in this dataset. There are no related recalls, and one crash was reported.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 16
- 16% of 98
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 11,625 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle suddenly brakes hard or comes to a full stop with no vehicle, object, or debris in front of it, sometimes at highway speeds around 65 mph.
- Several drivers describe the EyeSight system disabling itself unexpectedly while driving, including while adaptive cruise control was active, then displaying a warning message.
- Adaptive cruise control reportedly triggers phantom braking events, with some owners noting it happens near shadows, shaded roadways, or roadside terrain like cliffs.
- One owner reported the Forward Collision Avoidance/Automatic Emergency Braking system engaged even though the EyeSight camera system had been turned off.
- A dealer diagnosis in one case found a software problem with the EyeSight system after it repeatedly disabled itself, though the vehicle was out of the initial warranty.
When 2022 Subaru Forester collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 22, 2022, latest Sep 13, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2022 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 2022 Subaru Forester complaints involve Collision Avoidance & Cameras?
- NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2022 Forester, which is 16% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Subaru Forester collision avoidance system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras for the 2022 Forester.
- What do owners describe happening with the 2022 Forester's automatic braking?
- Owners describe the vehicle suddenly braking hard or stopping with no object, vehicle, or debris ahead, sometimes on clear roads with no traffic nearby.
- Did any 2022 Forester collision avoidance complaints involve a crash?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash among the 16 complaints in this area, with no fires or injuries reported.
- How does the 2022 Forester compare to other years for this issue?
- The 2022 Forester's 16% share of complaints tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras is higher than every earlier model year listed, though 2023 (19%) and 2024 (17%) show slightly higher shares.