2022 Subaru Forester: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
94
Complaints
1
Recalls
8
Crash reports
6
Fire reports
5
Injuries
114.9
Severity index
Severity index 114.9 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 96 2022 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2022 Subaru Forester ranks 17 of 96 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 82% of its model-year peers. See the full 2022 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 20 | 21.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 18.1% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 13 | 13.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 10.6% |
| ENGINE | 10 | 10.6% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 9.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 9.6% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | 8.5% |
The single most-reported system is VISIBILITY/WIPER, cited in 20 of 94 complaints (21.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 11 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V755000 | 09/11/2023 | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.