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NHTSA model-year recall report

2015 Subaru Forester Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Oct 3, 2019

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Subaru Forester average of 5.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2015 Subaru Forester recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 19V701000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Oct 3, 2019

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V149000

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Feb 28, 2019

What is recalled

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. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 16V162000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo / Supercharger

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Mar 21, 2016

What is recalled

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. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.

Safety consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Subaru Forester model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2015 Subaru Forester recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Subaru Forester have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2015 Subaru Forester. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2015 Subaru Forester?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology