2014 Subaru Forester · recalls
2014 Subaru Forester recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recalls that include the 2014 Subaru Forester. The newest, 19V-149, was filed Feb 28, 2019 for the exterior lighting.
- 2recalls
- 2systems
- 364owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Feb 28, 2019 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Risk: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
10 of the 364 owner complaints on this car cite the exterior lighting, 3 of them the same part of it (Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch).
Equipment
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2014 Forester vehicles manufactured from January 2013 through March 2013. The backing for the carpeted floor mats was not manufactured to specification. As a result, the floor mats may curl when exposed to heat.
Risk: Curling of the driver side floor mat could distract the driver and/or interfere with proper operation of one or a combination of, the vehicle's clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. Brake or accelerator pedal interference may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace each of the vehicle's four (4) carpeted floor mats with new ones. These services will be performed free of charge. Subaru issued an interim notification during April 2013. Notification that the remedy is now available was mailed to owners on June 5, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQH-44.
1 of the 364 owner complaints on this car cite the equipment.
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2014 Subaru Forester complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Suspension: 90 complaints, no recallsuspension
- Engine: 56 complaints, no recall
- Airbags: 56 complaints, no recallairbag
- Electrical: 36 complaints, no recall
- Transmission and drivetrain: 35 complaints, no recall
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