• April 15, 2021Suspension

  Rear Stabilizer Bracket Bolts May Detach

  NHTSA campaign 21V-263 · 408,271 vehicles potentially affected · Suspension

  The defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.

  The risk: Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.

• December 2, 2019Engine and cooling

  PCV Valve Can Separate

  NHTSA campaign 19V-856 · 51,613 vehicles potentially affected · Engine and engine cooling

  The defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.

  The risk: An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08.

• February 6, 2019Steering

  Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist

  NHTSA campaign 19V-065 · 10,417 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

  The defect: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

  The risk: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.

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A campaign rarely covers every Forester built in 2019. 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
• 2018 3
• 2017 1
• 2016 3
• 2015 3
• 2014 2
• 2013 12
• 2011 16

Common questions

Does the 2019 Subaru Forester have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Forester: 21V-263 (Rear Stabilizer Bracket Bolts May Detach); 19V-856 (PCV Valve Can Separate); 19V-065 (Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist).

How do I know if my 2019 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 2019 Subaru Forester?

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