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2019 Subaru Forester recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Forester, filed between February 6, 2019 and April 15, 2021. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 21V263000 | April 15, 2021 | Suspension: rear |
| 19V856000 | December 2, 2019 | Engine and engine cooling: crankcase (pcv) |
| 19V065000 | February 6, 2019 | Steering: electric power assist system |
Suspension: rear (21V263000)
Filed April 15, 2021
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and 2019 Forester vehicles. The rear stabilizer bracket bolts may loosen and detach.
What could happen. Missing bolts may allow the rear stabilizer bracket to shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will retorque and replace any missing bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-21.
Engine and engine cooling: crankcase (pcv) (19V856000)
Filed December 2, 2019
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The aluminum Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve can separate, allowing the separated components to enter the engine, resulting in a loss of power while driving.
What could happen. An unexpected loss of power while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the PCV valve, free of charge. If the PCV valve has separated and the components cannot be found, the short block engine will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUW-08.
Steering: electric power assist system (19V065000)
Filed February 6, 2019
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
What could happen. Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. None of the affected vehicles have been sold yet. Subaru has notified dealers and they will inspect the steering gearbox, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUC-88.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2019 Subaru Forester may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Subaru dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Subaru may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Subaru customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Forester
- 2025 (3)
- 2024 (2)
- 2023 (1)
- 2022 (1)
- 2018 (3)
- 2017 (1)
- 2016 (3)
- 2015 (3)
- 2014 (2)
- 2013 (12)
- 2012 (15)
- 2011 (16)
- 2010 (17)
- All years
More: all Subaru recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.
2019 Subaru Forester recall questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2019 Subaru Forester. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2019 Subaru Forester free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Subaru dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2019 Subaru Forester was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.