Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Subaru Forester has 4 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 0 fuel system-related recalls.
4
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2013 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | IN FEBRUARY 2013 MY FORESTER DEVELOPED A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL. AFTER INVESTIGATION I DISCOVERED TH... |
| May 9, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THIS INCIDENT FIRST OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER MY LAST OIL CHANGE AT ABOUT 38,000 MILES. DURING FOUR OF... |
| Dec 1, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | IN LATE 2006 I NOTICED THAT WHEN MY VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND IDLING THERE IS A STRONG RAW FUEL SMELL C... |
| Oct 1, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | VEHICLE- 2006 SUBARU FORESTER WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ON COLD STARTS, THE ENGINE RACES UNC... |