Recalls: Subaru SK Forester
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Subaru SK Forester
2019 model year Subaru SK Forester: PCV valve may fracture
In December 2019, recall campaign SRT 288 was issued for 2019 model year Subaru SK Forester vehicles. Over time, the aluminium positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may fracture and this would allow the engine to draw an increased amount of engine oil – this could cause excessive exhaust smoke and a possible unexpected loss of engine power. If this occurred, there may be a collision or injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17998.
2017-20 Subaru SK Forester: rear stabiliser bracket bolts could fall out
In June 2021, recall campaign SRT-307 was issued for Subaru SK Forester vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 21 April 2017 to 24 August 2020. During production, the rear stabiliser bracket bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened. As a result, the bolts could become loose over time and/or fall out during normal vehicle usage. A dislodged or a loose stabiliser bracket could impact nearby components such as the driveshaft, sub-frame or brake pipe, causing damage and/or failure in those components. This could result in a collision, causing injury to vehicle occupants and/or other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2021/18971.
2018-19 Subaru SK Forester XT: deformed fuel pump impeller and loss of power
In August 2021, recall campaign SRT-311 was issued for 2018-19 Subaru SK Forester XT vehicles. The fuel pump impeller may not meet manufacturing specifications and could therefore deform. If this occurred, the fuel pump may stop working and the engine may stall, causing a loss of power; this condition increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.
For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001697.
2023 Subaru SK Forester: outer race of front driveshaft may crack
In November 2023, recall campaign SRT-352 was issued for 2023 Subaru SK Forester vehicles. In these vehicles, the front driveshaft may not meet manufacturing specifications and the outer race of the front driveshaft may crack. If this occurred while driving, the vehicle would stop operating. This condition increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005831.
Problems and faults: Subaru SK Forester
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Subaru SK Forester: USA recall due to power steering loss
In the United States, recall 19V-065 was issued for Subaru SK Forester vehicles that were manufactured from 27 December 2018 to 16 January 2019. In approximately 70 per cent of these vehicles, a connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) control unit may have small gaps in the plastic material moulding. Connector terminals inside the plastic moulding may therefore have inadequate isolation between the terminals and this could cause power steering assistance to be disabled.
For Australia, it is understood that Subaru is rectifying vehicles prior to delivery to customers.
