Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Subaru Forester has 65 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
65
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The defect presents itself when the equipped data communications module (DCM) attempts to communicat... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Airbag light comes on due to some failure in the passenger seat. This vehicle year has had a recall ... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Yesterday 6/19/25 I was driving out the driveway when the vehicle accelerated on its own, and not sl... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The defect presents itself when the equipped data communications module (DCM) attempts to communicat... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I’ve experienced recurrent failures with my Subaru’s AC system, and it’s become more than just an in... |
| Aug 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I bought the car certified used from a Grand Prix Subaru in Hicksville, NY. They did not mention thi... |
| Aug 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | My 2018 Subaru Forester has a faulty passenger air bag sensor, which has been diagnosed by my local ... |
| Jul 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | Blind Spot Detection goes on an off. Safety is impacted by the system going on and off. Took care to... |
| Sep 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Starlink screen has failed - the screen will either only show the initial agreement screen and freez... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have had multiple instances where I am unable to remove the key from the ignition switch when the ... |
| May 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | My 2018 Subaru Forester should be included in a recall and subaru is denying that this recall exists... |
| Apr 26, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | My srs airbag system has just started going on and off. What I read is there is recall for this. 201... |
| Apr 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is the third time my car has completely drained my battery. I have replaced the battery twice s... |
| Mar 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery has drained drastically twice to the point of the car dying while just waiting for some take... |
| Feb 20, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Purchased NEW , after 5 years battery died ..OK time for a replacement, Les Schwab installed a New H... |
| Jan 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My car is a 2018 with only 28100 miles on it. I have now had to replace the battery three times. S... |
| Jan 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | We keep replacing batteries and they keep failing. We wonder if this is related to the class action... |
| Dec 26, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | new battery that is only 14 months since installation (at subaru dealer) and 5,000 miles on the car ... |
| Dec 12, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I purchased the car CPO June 2021 Battery replaced December 2022 Battery replaced January 2023 Betw... |
| Oct 14, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Just had my battery replaced and it’s already dead. |