Model year 2018 · Subaru

2018 Subaru Forester recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Forester. The most recent was reported on July 29, 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 2018 Subaru Forester, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V587000	July 29, 2021	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
19V701000	October 3, 2019	Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
18V455000	July 10, 2018	Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V587000Manufacturer no. WRG-21

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: July 29, 2021
Owner notification: September 24, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 175,968 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: FORESTER

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V587000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V701000Manufacturer no. WUM-98

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA: October 3, 2019
Owner notification: February 11, 2020
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 366,282 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Subaru Forester: January 20, 2015 – August 1, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: FORESTER

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.

Safety risk

If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.

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 19V701000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V455000Manufacturer no. WTS-78

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: July 10, 2018
Owner notification: July 26, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,654 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Subaru Forester: July 6, 2017 – January 22, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record: FORESTER

Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.

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 18V455000, 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: July 30, 2021.