NHTSA Safety Recalls
2017 Subaru Forester Recalls
The 2017 Subaru Forester has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Subaru Forester built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2017 Subaru Forester
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
NHTSA 19V701000- The defect
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
- The risk
- If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.
Reported March 10, 2019 by Subaru of America, Inc.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2017 Subaru Forester built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.