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2022 Subaru Forester recalls and problems

The 2022 Subaru Forester has 1 safety recall and 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Subaru dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
100
Crashes / fires
8 / 6
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2022 Subaru Forester vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2022 Subaru Forester recalls

Recall 23V-755: Power Train

Reported Nov 9, 2023 · 95,830 vehicles affected · Subaru of America, Inc.

Problem: Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

Risk: An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

2022 Subaru Forester problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance24
Visibility/Wiper20
Unknown or Other18
Electrical System11
Engine11
Service Brakes11
Vehicle Speed Control9
Exterior Lighting8
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Air Bags4
Visibility4
Power Train4

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 10
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 8
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 6
  • Visibility › Windshield — 3
  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 2
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 1
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2022 Subaru Forester complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Oct 19, 2026
Head gasket failure. Caused oil in coolant. Caused coolant hose to break while driving. Subaru dealership says need to replace head gaskets, radiator, all hoses, cvt cooler(?), and will cost about $6400. My car has about 130000 miles. This seems to be rather unusual at this mileage.
Service Brakes · reported Oct 16, 2026
On [XXX], my [XXX] son was driving our Forester on [XXX] at [XXX]. At red light, Auto Start-Stop shut off engine as designed. On green, releasing brake triggered restart attempt. Dash lights cycled continuously, engine failed to restart. Brake pedal pushed back firmly and would not depress. Simultaneously, Electronic Parking Brake auto-engaged and would NOT disengage, preventing shift to neutral or pushing to safety. We were stranded in active lane off high-speed artery until flatbed tow arrived. Because EPB had no manual override, tow operator had to drag vehicle onto flatbed with brakes…
Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Sep 13, 2026
On two occasions now, one on XXX and another in XXX our vehicle initiated a pre collision breaking sequence with no visible object in our path. On XXX this occurred while turning off of a main road into a shopping center located on route XXX in [XXX]. I was traveling at about 15-20mph with no cars in front of me. The vehicle displayed a pre- collision warning and the vehicles breaks locked up. No injuries but I had both my children with me in the car and we were all quite shaken up. The event in XXX happened while my husband was traveling on climax rd in [XXX]. On a sunny day with no one ahead…
Equipment · reported Aug 27, 2026
The affected product is a Kuat Sherpa 2.0 hitch-mounted bicycle rack (2-bike, [1.25" / 2"] receiver), purchased new in January 2023, mounted on a 2022 Subaru Forester. On two occasions in the past several months, the front ratchet/hook arm that secures the front wheel released on its own while the vehicle was in motion, allowing the bicycle to come off the tray. On July 17th 2026, at approximately 15 mph on a gravel driveway, the bike released and was retained only by the rear wheel strap. On August 26th 2026, at approximately 15 mph, the bike released again and was retained only because a…
Service Brakes · reported Aug 19, 2026
On 8/15/2026 my car's EyeSight system falsely automatically engaged Pre-Collision Braking on a clear road with no cars, obstacles or potholes ahead, on a sunny day, accelerating at 10–15 mph from a traffic light stop. The car was brought to an abrupt stop with no warning beeps from the Eyesight system that are supposed to precede its activation. This event almost caused a chain-like rear end collision involving 2-3 cars behind my car. On 8/19/2026 a Subaru dealership scanned for DTC codes, found none, stated that since no codes were found,there is no problem found. Dealership did not offer…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Subaru Forester have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Subaru Forester: 23V-755 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Subaru Forester?

Owners report forward collision avoidance problems most often (24 reports), followed by visibility/wiper (20). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,000 miles.

Are Subaru recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Subaru dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.