NHTSA safety recalls
2019 Subaru Forester Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Forester. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2019 Subaru Forester as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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21V263000Suspension · Rear
Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskMissing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeSubaru 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.
What was foundSubaru 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.
21V263000 at NHTSA19V856000Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Emission Control · Crankcase (pcv)
An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
The riskAn unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeSubaru 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.
What was foundSubaru 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.
19V856000 at NHTSA19V065000Steering · Electric Power Assist System
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskLoss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeNone 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.
What was foundSubaru 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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