2025 Subaru Forester Fuel System Problems
The 2025 Subaru Forester has 17 fuel system complaints out of 93 total complaints for the year, an 18% share, the highest fuel system share of any Forester model year listed. NHTSA lists no formal recall entry in this dataset, though multiple owners reference a fuel system campaign (26V106000) tied to gasoline leaks.
- Fuel System complaints
- 17
- 18% of 93
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 2,725 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report fuel leaking from the top of the tank when filled all the way, sometimes triggering multiple check engine lights.
- Some owners describe a strong gasoline smell inside the car or garage hours after fueling, even after a recall repair was performed.
- Several complaints mention paint bubbling and tarnishing near the fuel cap and bumper, with condensation found under the fuel tank.
- Multiple owners say they received recall notice 26V106000 for the fuel system but were told replacement parts were not yet available.
- One complaint describes unexpected acceleration into a wall while parking, though this was filed under fuel system and involved a crash.
- An exhaust-like smell was reported in an enclosed garage after driving, with dealers finding no error codes.
When 2025 Subaru Forester fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 8, 2025, latest Sep 10, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2025 Subaru Forester
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Forester model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2025 Subaru Forester?
- The dataset lists no related recall entry, but several owners reference NHTSA Campaign Number 26V106000 for the fuel system (gasoline) in their complaint text, including reports of parts being unavailable at the time of repair.
- How common are fuel system complaints for the 2025 Forester?
- NHTSA lists 17 fuel system complaints out of 93 total complaints for the 2025 Forester, an 18% share, the highest share among all Forester model years in this data.
- What mileage do fuel system problems show up at?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2025 Forester is 2,725 miles, indicating the issue often appears very early in ownership.
- Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury tied to this problem area for the 2025 Forester, with 0 fires reported.
- What do owners describe happening with the fuel tank?
- Owners describe gas leaking from the top of the tank when filled, fuel odor inside the car or garage, and paint bubbling near the fuel cap and bumper.