2015 Subaru Forester problems and complaints
Owners have filed 613 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Subaru Forester. The most-reported areas: Engine (131), Air Bags (101), Power Train (95).
Key takeaways
- 613 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 53 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 34 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 131 | 21% |
| Air Bags | 101 | 16% |
| Power Train | 95 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 82 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 73 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 70 | 11% |
| Suspension | 66 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 55 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 36 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 23 | 4% |
| Seats | 22 | 4% |
| Structure | 20 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Subaru Forester SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-07-13
I was parking at the dentist office in their parking lot going slow, turned into a parking space and thought i was slowly braking but my car lunged forward and hit a tree. I would normally be minimally braking, so I'm not sure what happened but it was sudden. I could have hit the gas pedal but i would have pressed it...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,power Train - filed 2026-07-07
The contact's spouse owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop or at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate as intended. The Hill Assist and Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature warning lights flashed, and the ABS, Traction Co...
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-01
The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated, and the air bag module warning light was illuminated. The air bag occupant classification system was not operating as intended. The vehicle was taken to a local...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.