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3 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. SUSPENSION:REAR

    Subaru 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.

    Risk
    Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Subaru 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.

    NHTSA campaign 21V263000 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported 15/04/2021

  2. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    Subaru 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.

    Risk
    An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Subaru 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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V856000 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported 02/12/2019

  3. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    Subaru 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.

    Risk
    Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    None 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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V065000 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported 06/02/2019

Is your 2019 Subaru Forester affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2021-04-15. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Subaru, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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