Model year 2019 · Subaru

2019 Subaru Forester recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Forester. The most recent was reported on April 15, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: FORESTER.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Forester, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V263000	April 15, 2021	Suspension › Rear
19V856000	December 2, 2019	Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv)
19V065000	February 6, 2019	Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Systems involved: Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Steering (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V263000Manufacturer no. WRD-21

Suspension › Rear

Report received by NHTSA: April 15, 2021
Owner notification: May 17, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 408,271 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: FORESTER

Defect summary

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 risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V263000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V856000Manufacturer no. WUW-08

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

Report received by NHTSA: December 2, 2019
Owner notification: January 31, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 51,613 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Subaru Forester: July 4, 2018 – March 21, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: FORESTER

Defect summary

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 risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V856000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V065000Manufacturer no. WUC-88

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA: February 6, 2019
Owner notification: February 7, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 10,417 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Subaru Forester: December 27, 2018 – January 16, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: FORESTER

Defect summary

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 risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V065000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 15, 2021.