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Buying a used 2018 Subaru Forester? Check these 3 recalls first
The standout on the 2018 Forester is a recall for a front passenger airbag that may switch itself off, and the complaint record echoes it: air bags is the second-largest area, at 96 of 493 unverified NHTSA complaints. Visibility/wiper leads at 135, with electrical system (70) behind. A fuel pump recall shared with the Toyota 86 and a low-severity incorrect tire information sticker round out the list. Reported outcomes include 26 crashes, 9 injuries and one fire.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Sit an adult in the front passenger seat and confirm the passenger airbag status light reads ON
- Verify the airbag and fuel pump recall repairs are both recorded against the VIN
- Check the tire placard against the tires actually fitted, since the sticker may be wrong
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Subaru dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Subaru Forester
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester front passenger airbag may switch off | AIR Bags | high |
| Subaru, Toyota 86 fuel pump can quit while driving | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Subaru Forester tire information sticker may be wrong | Tires | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
493 complaints filed for this model year, including 26 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 9 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility And Wipers | 135 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 96 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 70 | None found |
| Engine | 31 | None found |
| Seats | 30 | None found |
| Speed Control | 30 | None found |