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2023 Subaru Forester recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Subaru Forester, filed between November 9, 2023 and November 9, 2023. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 23V754000 | November 9, 2023 | Power train: driveshaft |
Power train: driveshaft (23V754000)
Filed November 9, 2023
What is wrong. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
What could happen. A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2023 Subaru Forester may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Subaru dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Subaru may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Subaru customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Forester
- 2025 (3)
- 2024 (2)
- 2022 (1)
- 2019 (3)
- 2018 (3)
- 2017 (1)
- 2016 (3)
- 2015 (3)
- 2014 (2)
- 2013 (12)
- 2012 (15)
- 2011 (16)
- 2010 (17)
- All years
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2023 Subaru Forester recall questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Subaru Forester. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2023 Subaru Forester free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Subaru dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2023 Subaru Forester was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.