Recalls: 3 official NHTSA recall(s) on record, e.g. Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch.
Most-reported issue: Air Bags (86 owner reports of 405 total).
Before you buy: owners reported issues most often with Air Bags, Electrical System — worth having these checked on a used example.
VIN check: confirm any open recall by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Based on this model’s reported issues. Tick as you inspect.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
Confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.