Vehicle profile

2019 Subaru Forester

SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

3 federal recalls illustration
Illustration of a 2019 Subaru Forester

Specifications

What's under the hood.

Horsepower
182 hp
Cylinders
4-cyl
Displacement
2.5L
Fuel
Gasoline
Drive
AWD
Body class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Doors
5

Federal recall campaigns

3 federal recall campaigns.

2019 Subaru Forester
  • 21V263000

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    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.

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

    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.

    15/04/2021

  • 19V065000

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    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.

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

    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.

    06/02/2019

  • 19V856000

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    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.

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

    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.

    02/12/2019

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