AI DamageSubaru Forester Hybrid: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Subaru Forester Hybrid across 2 model years: 0 owner complaints and 59 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 43 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines
- This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles
- "This Bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following DTCs
- This bulletin announces an inspection and repair procedure when diagnosing DTCs C1460 Brake Booster…
- This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and…
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a…
- This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during…
- This announcement provides an update to the WRH-26 certification label recall
- Subaru of America, Inc
- This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw…
- This Subaru announcement provides an update to the non-compliance recall WRH-26 Certification label
- This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.