• July 29, 2021Fuel system

  Fuel Pump May Fail

  NHTSA campaign 21V-587 · 175,968 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

  The defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

  The risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.

• October 3, 2019Air bags

  Occupant Detection System May Deactivate Airbag

  NHTSA campaign 19V-701 · 366,282 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

  The defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.

  The risk: If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

  The remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.

• July 10, 2018Equipment

  Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110

  NHTSA campaign 18V-455 · 3,654 vehicles potentially affected · Equipment

  The defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  The risk: Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.

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A campaign rarely covers every Forester built in 2018. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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Other Subaru Forester model years

• 2025 3
• 2022 1
• 2019 3
• 2017 1
• 2016 3
• 2015 3
• 2014 2
• 2013 12
• 2011 16

Common questions

Does the 2018 Subaru Forester have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Forester: 21V-587 (Fuel Pump May Fail); 19V-701 (Occupant Detection System May Deactivate Airbag); 18V-455 (Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110).

How do I know if my 2018 Subaru Forester has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2018 Subaru Forester?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Subaru dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.