Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Subaru Forester has 11 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE | My Forester just totally shuts down sometimes from the auto start feature in traffic or intersection... |
| Nov 18, 2023 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | On 11/18/2023, as soon as I started the vehicle, put it in reverse and let off the brake to back dow... |
| Nov 10, 2023 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTURE | I was on cruise control, and it randomly decided to go 81 MPH instead of 50 mph i set it to, it did... |
| Sep 12, 2022 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | Corrupted Driver Assist Software. Dashboard icons for hands on steering wheel, dynamic vehicle cont... |
| Aug 2, 2022 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Subaru has a known issue with a Thermo Control Valve in Foresters. Apparently the part is failing a... |
| Nov 4, 2021 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTURE | I drive this V little, but the steering wheel has repeatedly tried to jerk me into the left lane whe... |
| Oct 15, 2021 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine shuts off when coasting into a turn when car is moving at less than 5mph. Causes loss of ste... |
| Aug 9, 2021 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | Lane Keep Assist Feature The lane keep assist feature seems, in general, to over steer causing sway ... |
| Oct 1, 2020 | STEERING,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | ON THE MORNING OF OCTOBER 1, 2020, I PULLED THE CAR OUT OF MY GARAGE. I WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT,. TH... |
| Dec 27, 2019 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS | VEHICLE VIBRATE STARTING AT 50 MPH AND GETS EXCESSIVE AT 65MPH AND UP, WHILE CRUISING IN THE HIGHWAY... |
| Dec 4, 2019 | STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING MY 2020 SUBARU FORESTER SPORT IN THE LEFT LANE ALONG AN ON-RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY, WHICH ... |