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

  1. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

    Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

    Risk
    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

    NHTSA campaign 23V755000 · Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported 09/11/2023

Is your 2022 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 2023-11-09. 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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