2013 Subaru Forester Recalls

Recall Summary
The 2013 Subaru Forester has 12 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
Total Recalls
Source: NHTSA Campaign Data
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How to Handle Recalls
Check your VIN
Locate your 17-character VIN on the dashboard or driver's door jamb.
Verify Status
Visit the NHTSA Recall Website or the manufacturer's official page.
Schedule Repair
Contact a franchised dealership. Recall repairs are always free of charge.
Document It
Keep records of the repair for your vehicle history file to maintain value.
Note: Unrepaired recalls can affect vehicle safety and resale value. We recommend checking for open recalls at least once a year.
What the recall count means for the 2013 Subaru Forester
The 2013 Subaru Forester has 12 recall campaigns on record. Yes, buyers should pay close attention. The 2013 Subaru Forester has 10 serious recalls touching safety-critical systems, so a VIN-specific remedy check should happen before you buy.
Which systems are affected?
The main systems named in recall filings for the 2013 Subaru Forester include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH, SEAT BELTS.
What should buyers check before purchase?
Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.
What is the most serious recall on the 2013 Subaru Forester?
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
How many recalls does the 2013 Subaru Forester have?
Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.
Are there safety critical recalls for the 2013 Subaru Forester?
Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.
- Recall campaigns
- 12
- Primary source
- NHTSA recall filings and campaign references
- Workflow
- Count, campaign details, remedy status, and VIN verification
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