Model year record

2022 Subaru Forester

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 190 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V755000

Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 95,830
Reported to NHTSA: 2023-11-09
Owners notified: 2024-01-08

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Unknown or other	21	—
Visibility/wiper	21	—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	15	23,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	14	—
Engine	13	5,000 mi
Service brakes	13	16,764 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	11	—
Electrical system	10	—
Vehicle speed control	10	1,430 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	8	—
Exterior lighting	7	—
Power train	6	51,000 mi
Suspension	5	—
Air bags	4	1,800 mi
Visibility: windshield	4	7,600 mi
Steering	3	—
Structure: body	3	—
Wheels	3	—
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera	2	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	2	30,200 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack	2	—
Lane departure: warning	2	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	—
Visibility: glass, side/rear	2	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	6,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	10 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	1	6,000 mi
Lane departure: assist	1	—
Seat belts	1	—
Seats	1	—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	500 mi

The 2021 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2023 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.