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2024 Subaru Forester Recall List

2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Subaru Forester, affecting transmission & powertrain and engine. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Subaru dealer.

Recall campaigns
2
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Nov 9, 2023
Owner complaints
29

All 2024 Subaru Forester recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 23V754000Nov 9, 2023Transmission & Powertrain4,701 vehicles

    Power train:driveline:driveshaft

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.

    Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.

  2. NHTSA 23V723000Oct 26, 2023Engine49 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling

    Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.

    Risk: Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Subaru’s independent distributor processing facilities will tighten the water pipe attachment bolts. The affected vehicles have not been delivered to dealers or sold to owners and therefore, no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRO-23.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Subaru Forester, covering transmission & powertrain and engine.
Are 2024 Subaru Forester recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2024 Subaru Forester?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 23V754000, reported Nov 9, 2023, concerning the transmission & powertrain.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.