2013 SUBARU FORESTER Safety Overview
The 2013 SUBARU FORESTER has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 12 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Seat belts
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
- Electrical system:ignition:switch
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as the seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for SUBARU FORESTER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Subaru of America, Inc.
The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 22V838000: The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 20V001000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 20V002000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 20V003000: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V297000: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 19V007000: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 19V008000: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 19V009000: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 18V012000: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 16V738000: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V830000: Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Subaru of America, Inc.
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V311000: Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.