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2013 Subaru Forester: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2013 Subaru Forester as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

12Safety recalls
78Owner complaints to NHTSA
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2013 Subaru Forester owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine27Most reports between 60k and 110k miles
Air Bags13
Service Brakes9
Vehicle Speed Control7
Unknown Or Other7
Power Train6
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2013 Subaru Forester. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2019 · Campaign 19V007000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2019 · Campaign 19V009000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2019 · Campaign 19V008000
  • Electrical System: IgnitionApr 2019 · Campaign 19V297000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2018 · Campaign 18V012000
  • Electrical SystemOct 2016 · Campaign 16V738000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation ComponentsJun 2014 · Campaign 14V311000
  • Service Brakes, HydraulicDec 2014 · Campaign 14V830000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2020 · Campaign 20V001000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2020 · Campaign 20V002000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2020 · Campaign 20V003000
  • Seat BeltsNov 2022 · Campaign 22V838000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.