2015 Model Year

Subaru Forester

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
603
Recalls
0
Crashes
52
Severe
84

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POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
May 2026

REPORT OF FAILED RECALL REMEDY (RECALL 19V-149 / WUE-90) My 2015 Subaru Forester experienced a total recurrence of the defect addressed in 2019. The...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Mar 2026

On 3 different occasions the car randomly accelerated at a high speed without stepping on the gas pedal. The first time was in a parking lot. The seco...

POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 2026

I bought a used 2015 subaru forester with 117,000 miles from an auto shop/used car dealer in March of 2024. In September of 2025, 11,000 miles of driv...

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2025

Airbag light intermittently turns on to indicate that airbag may not deploy even if there is someone in the passenger seat. This is a known safety iss...

Air Bags
Oct 2025

Getting an SRS Airbag system needs to be checked. Took the 2015 Subaru Forester to Williams Subaru in Lansing MI and they stated the code B1760 for t...

Air Bags
Oct 2025

I am reporting a recurring safety defect in my 2015 Subaru Forester (VIN: [XXX] ) that directly relates to Recall WUM-98 / NHTSA Recall 19V-701 (Occup...

Air Bags
Sep 2025

My passenger and rear airbags are not working due to a failure in this part: CUSHION AY OCPANTRH 64139SG002. I have been waiting for the part for arou...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2025

The ignition key kept getting stuck in the ignition. Subaru acknowledged a defect in the shifter plate and parking range switch. They replaced it on 8...

Structure
Aug 2025

The rear door hinges do not open fully and it is easy to hit your head. I hit my head unloading groceries, and my boyfriend did as well. It is dange...

Air Bags
Aug 2025

I own a 2015 Subaru Forester that was involved in the NHTSA recall ID 19V-701 - Subaru safety recall WUM-98 in 2020. My VIN is [XXX] and my dealer is...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2015 Subaru Forester has 603 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Suspension. 52 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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