Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Subaru Forester has 9 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.
9
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 20...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently,...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the brake ... |
| Nov 13, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | A STUCK BRAKE CALIPER PISTON EXTENDED FAR ENOUGH TO RELEASE BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS O... |
| Jul 8, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ON JUNE 9, 2015 I BROUGHT MY 2012 SUBARU FORESTER (MILEAGE 41184) INTO THE SUBARU DEALER FOR A "BRAK... |
| Jan 17, 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM... |
| Jul 30, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* I RECEIVED AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE (1ST NOTICE) FOR MY 2012 SUBARU FORESTER REGARDING... |
| Jul 16, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUBARU FORESTER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL STI... |
| Aug 1, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2012 SUBARU FORESTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE ... |
| Jul 24, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SUBARU FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, SHE APPLI... |
| Nov 21, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | OUR FORESTER HAS AN INCONSISTENT BRAKE PEDAL. SOMETIMES THE PEDAL IS FIRM AND RESPONSIVE. SOMETIMES ... |