Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 96 of 97 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Driver assistance
27 complaint records2 crash reports
"My sight turn off when out side temperature in cold, or raining hard, fog on wind shield. Sony when the weather seem perfect all safety systems turn off. I have told my dealer about this event with no real positive answer...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →
Glass & wipers
20 complaint records
"since new, driver side mirror becomes jiggly at hwy speeds, cannot focus on detail. Hard to focus on cars zooming up from behind..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse glass & wipers parts in the directory →
Fuel system
17 complaint records2 crash reports
"My gas tank leaks out the top when filled. Currently, all check engine lights are on and all of the safety features of the vehicle have been disabled. When I took it to Subaru, they said there is an open recall with no remedy. This is ridiculous...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse fuel system parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V436000 | Equipment | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. | Normally free |
| 25V419000 | Child Seat | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles. The child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the bolts to come loose. | Normally free |
| 25V033000 | Wheels | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026329 2026-07-07 | Label | 28,461 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR). This could lead you to overload the vehicle, which could cause poor handling or a tire failure. |
| 2026077 2026-02-20 | Fuel System | 3,005 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the fuel filler cap gasket may not seal properly to the housing. As a result, fuel could leak from the fuel filler neck. Note: This recall only affects certain hybrid model vehicles. |
| 2025344 2025-06-20 | Structure | 199 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts that secure the universal anchorage system (UAS) for installing a child car seat may not have been tightened properly. |
| 2025032 2025-01-23 | Wheels | 1,415 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the aluminum wheels may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wheel lug nuts may not secure the wheels properly. Note: This recall only affects certain 18-inch aluminum wheels. |
| 2024546 2024-08-15 | Label | 499,490 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus",... |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SubaruNet Announcement (M Oct 2026 | Electrical System | This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines. | |
| 12-259-26 Sep 2026 | Structure | This bulletin announces the repair procedures to be followed when encountering cases of excessive gap reported between the left and right rear D-pillar and headliner. | |
| SubaruNet Announcement (T Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This announcement provides information on an enhancement of the TechShare CVT diagnostic assitance application. | |
| 18-244-26 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | "This Bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following DTCs: DTC C1956: RH Actuator Circuit DTC C1957: LH Actuator Circuit" | |
| 13-109-26 Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SubaruNet Announcement (C Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments. | |
| 15-304-22R Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the original bulletin. | |
| 15-333-25R Sep 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin. | |
| 12-269-25R Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water intrusion from the sunroof area.This is an revised version of the original bulletin. | |
| SubaruNet Announcement (W Sep 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This announcement provides an update to the WRH-26 certification label recall. | |
| 15-343-26 Sep 2026 | Electrical System | "This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display (CID) to the CCU, addressing reports of CID screen flickering." | |
| 15-342-26 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin announces an inspection procedure for the Smart Rear View Mirror Assembly. | |
| 12-269-25R Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water intrusion from the sunroof area. This is an revised version of the original bulletin. | |
| SubaruNet Announcement (C Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues. | |
| SubaruNet Announcement (W Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Subaru announcement provides an update to the non-compliance recall WRH-26 Certification label. | |
| 15-305-22R Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin announces a reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. This is an revised version of the original bulletin. | |
| 15-308-23R Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised version of the... | |
| 16-154-25R Aug 2026 | Power Train | This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT-equipped vehicles. This is an revised version of the original bulletin. | |
| 15-341-26 Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display (CID) to the CCU, addressing reports of CID screen flickering. | |
| 16-158-26 Aug 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed. | |
| 15-304-22R Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.) | |
| Article Locator Aug 2026 | Electrical System | Techtips newsletter locator index. | |
| 15-333-25R Aug 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin | |
| SubaruNet Announcement (P Jul 2026 | Structure | WRH-26 Certification Label Non-Compliance Recall- Parts and SSLP Process Updates. | |
| SubaruNet Announcement (v Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This announcement provides information on WRH-26 affected CPO and Used Vehicle Inventory. | |
| SubaruNet Announcement (C Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for customers. | |
| 04-31-26 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual. | |
| 16-159-26 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual. | |
| WRH-26R Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a non-compliance recall for certain 2026 model yearCrosstrek Hybrid vehicles, 2025-2026 model year Forester & Forester Hybrid vehicles, and 2019- 2026 Ascent vehicles due to incorrect information listed on the certification label. | |
| SubaruNet Announcement (W Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This announcement provides an update for retailer inventory affected by the WRH-26 non-compliance recall. | |
| SubaruNet Announcement ( Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale parts update and repair procedure. | |
| 15-311-23R Jul 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin). | |
| 07-242-26 Jul 2026 | Engine | This bulletin outlines a repair procedure to be performed if DTC B2781 is set in the steering lock control module. | |
| 02-193-24R Jun 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers). | |
| 09-74-21R Jun 2026 | Engine | This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers). | |
| 18-242-26R Jun 2026 | Seat Belts | This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.) | |
| 16-159-26 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual. | |
| 06-94-25R Jun 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin announces availability of new Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) & Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) module reprogramming files developed to address cases of a cracking-type noise heard under the dashboard in the brake pedal area when the brake pedal is released. | |
| SubaruNet Annoucement (E Jun 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras. | |
| 06-97-26R Jun 2026 | Service Brakes | "This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads with a new friction material and shape that is intended to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumulate on the rotor surface, causing unevenness.(This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)" | |
| 12-268-26 Jun 2026 | Structure | This bulletin announces a design change to the front hood release lever, which in certain circumstances, after the vehicle’s interior latch has been released, the front hood may fail to open when attempting to operate the exterior latch. | |
| 07-241-26 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras. | |
| 18-240-26 Jun 2026 | Engine | "This bulletin provides a new diagnostic procedure for vehicles equipped with a Denso CP 1, 1.5 and 2.5 head units to provide an enhanced version of the troubleshooting steps for Sound does not come out from the speaker." | |
| 01-167-08R May 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. | |
| SubaruNet Announcement (R May 2026 | Power Train | This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program. | |
| 18-230-26 May 2026 | Engine | This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM). | |
| 12-279-26 May 2026 | Structure | This bulletin announces a design change to the Power Rear Gate Drive (PRG) Unit to address rare concerns about a very slight drop immediately after the gate is fully open. | |
| 07-234-26 May 2026 | Steering | This bulletin announces design changes to the heated steering wheel switch assembly and harness. The new switch design relocates the connector, which requires a different harness routing. | |
| 07-240-26R Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20. | |
| 06-97-26 Apr 2026 | Service Brakes | This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads which have been redesigned with a new friction material and shape to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumulate on the rotor surface, causing unevenness. | |
| 12-278-26 Apr 2026 | Exterior Lighting | This bulletin announces the repair procures to be followed when encountering cases of loose fitment of the interior dome lamp. | |
| 01-167-08R Apr 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. | |
| 03-97-26 Apr 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures. | |
| 05-97-26 Apr 2026 | Wheels | This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected. | |
| 01-167-08R Mar 2026 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models. | |
| 10-105-25R Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. | |
| 15-219-18R Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully | |
| SubaruNet Announcement (A Mar 2026 | Electrical System | This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs. | |
| 07-240-26R Feb 2026 | Electrical System | This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics. | |
| 06-95-25R Feb 2026 | Electrical System | This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC C1C40 being detected by the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) in addition to Failure Detail Code 30A2 stored within the Freeze Frame Data (FFD). |
Showing 60 of 181 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- Run the wipers and washers, and test every window.Slow or stuck regulators, streaking wipers, and windshield cracks are this vehicle's visibility complaints.
- Smell for fuel and watch the first restart when hot.Hard starting when warm, hesitation under load, or any fuel odor near the tank or engine bay match this vehicle's fuel-system cluster. Check the recall table for fuel pump campaigns.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 3 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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