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NHTSA model-year recall report

2019 Subaru Forester Recalls

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

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3

NHTSA campaigns

3

Affected systems

0

Urgent advisories

Apr 15, 2021

Latest campaign date

At a glance

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 Suspension › Rear, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2019 Subaru Forester recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 21V263000

Suspension › Rear

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Apr 15, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V856000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (pcv)

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Dec 2, 2019

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V065000

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Feb 6, 2019

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

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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Other 2019 Subaru recall reports

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2019 Subaru Forester recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Forester have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2019 Subaru Forester. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2019 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