Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Subaru Forester has 15 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving the car, the engine stops completely. After a few seconds, it can be restarted. It d... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | ENGINE | On January16,2026 while driving from Houston,TX to Austin TX the vehicle experienced a complete loss... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle began surging during acceleration. Dealer stated that the Engine Intake Valves had carbon de... |
| May 19, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, ... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | ENGINE | 2021 Subaru forester limited- Stop Start when stopping at a red light. Sometimes the engine does not... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Was stopped at traffic light. Start Stop system was engaged. Engine turned off as normal. When I too... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | ENGINE | At signal/stop sign or in stop and go traffic, Engine shuts down. Car is in park. Engine (or Car) ma... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | ENGINE | Thermo control valve defective. Not informed one week ago when I purchased car at end of lease. Prob... |
| Nov 6, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle was parked and idling unoccupied for under 5 minutes when an extremely noxious, hot blast of... |
| Sep 12, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle became... |
| Jan 28, 2023 | ENGINE | My vehicle stalls at stop signs and red lights at Least once or twice a day regularly I’ve taken to ... |
| Nov 8, 2022 | ENGINE | Engine stalled 2x within 8 days at major intersections (both times), therefore blocking a lane in th... |
| Jun 12, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2021 Subaru Forester Sport. The contact stated while driving at 75 MPH, the fron... |
| Apr 27, 2022 | ENGINE | This is in reference to tracking # 11462054, a third incident of sudden engine power loss/decelerati... |
| Apr 2, 2022 | ENGINE,POWER TRAIN | On 04/02/2022, several minutes after having filled the gas tank, I was driving at about 35 mph on a... |