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2015 Subaru Forester

3 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 12:35
Repair soon Air bags

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.

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 366,282 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V701000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Exterior lighting

Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,303,530 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V149000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 18,187 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V162000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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