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2023 Subaru Forester Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2023 Subaru Forester. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Critical safety
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Risk: A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
NHTSA campaign # 23V754000 · Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported: 2023-11-09 · Powertrain
Recall summary
This 2023 Subaru Forester has 1 open recall on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 1
Most recent recall reported: 2023-11-09.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Subaru Forester have open recalls?
Yes — there is 1 open NHTSA safety recall on record for the 2023 Subaru Forester. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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