Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Subaru Forester has 31 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
31
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving my 2020 Subaru Forester at approximately 15 mph, the engine unexpectedly shut off, res... |
| May 21, 2025 | ENGINE | my Subaru suddenly had numerous warning lights go on. Took it to the dealer and they said it was due... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Subaru Forester engine stalls at an intersection due to auto start stop feature of subaru to save fu... |
| Nov 22, 2024 | ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | "Check Engine" light along with "Eye Sight" appeared suddenly on Nov. 22, 2024. All safety systems a... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | ENGINE | Upon exiting freeway, all lights on car came on including brake light. When placed in park, the engi... |
| Jun 23, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | ENGINE | P2682 Engine overheating and engine gauge flashing red due to a recall related to the engine coolant... |
| Jun 6, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, a deer jumped i... |
| May 11, 2024 | ENGINE | DEFECTIVE THERMOSTATIC CONTROL VALVE- This part NEEDS to be recalled. Manufacturer has extended the... |
| Apr 26, 2024 | ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was driving to work and many of my warning lights suddenly came on. This includes my check engine ... |
| Mar 19, 2024 | ENGINE | The Thermo Control Valve is faulty and renders the vehicle non-operative. There have been numerous i... |
| Mar 16, 2024 | ENGINE | The Thermal Control Valve failed on my car and it’s only 3 years old. This is a common issue and is... |
| Mar 9, 2024 | ENGINE | I was at a red light when the engine shut off and the check engine and several other warning lights... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | ENGINE | I stopped at a red light. The car's auto shutoff feature turned the car off for the fuel savings. Wh... |
| Feb 11, 2024 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On Sunday, [XXX] we were traveling in our 2020 Subaru Forester on a trip from Minnesota to Florida f... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | ENGINE | My thermo value went bad on my 2020 Forrester with no symptoms or warning causing me to become stran... |
| Feb 4, 2024 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Started engine after parking and check engine light came on, eyesight disabled, and flashing “s”. St... |
| Jan 20, 2024 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the Forward Collis... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Check engine light came on, low temp light stays on, Eyesight disabled, lane departure, emergency br... |
| Sep 16, 2023 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | The thermo control valve malfunctioned causing the check engine light to come on which shut down all... |