2021 Subaru Forester Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Subaru Forester. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 281 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility/wiper. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“2021 subaru forester the vehicle has experienced recurring electrical and battery-related issues for several years. The original battery was replaced by the subaru dealer with a larger-capacity battery because of repeated starting concerns. The replacement provided only temporary improvement. The…”
“My subaru forester has a significant safety defect. If my web searches are representative this software problem affects multiple models and years of subaru. I have addressed this problem with the local dealer, subaru america, and subaru japan and have been told "that is the way it was designed and…”
“My subaru forester has a significant safety defect. If my web searches are representative this software problem affects multiple models and years of subaru. I have addressed this problem with the local dealer, subaru america, and subaru japan and have been told "that is the way it was designed and…”
“My subaru forester has a significant safety defect. If my web searches are representative this software problem affects multiple models and years of subaru. I have addressed this problem with the local dealer, subaru america, and subaru japan and have been told "that is the way it was designed and…”
“I am filing this complaint regarding a recurring and dangerous safety issue with my 2021 subaru forester. The auto stop/start feature intermittently fails to restart the engine after it shuts off when stopped. When this occurs, multiple dashboard warning lights come on, an alarm sounds, and the…”
“While driving this car on april 4, 2026 at around 6pm, I experienced the distinct smell of gasoline. I had driven for about 5 minutes on our way to a local restaurant that is approximately an 8 minute drive from our residence. My wife said that she had just filled the gas tank that afternoon.…”
“While driving this car on april 4, 2026 at around 6pm, I experienced the distinct smell of gasoline. I had driven for about 5 minutes on our way to a local restaurant that is approximately an 8 minute drive from our residence. My wife said that she had just filled the gas tank that afternoon.…”
“While driving this car on april 4, 2026 at around 6pm, I experienced the distinct smell of gasoline. I had driven for about 5 minutes on our way to a local restaurant that is approximately an 8 minute drive from our residence. My wife said that she had just filled the gas tank that afternoon.…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Subaru Forester as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.