Announcement-1
NHTSA communication ID: 10233116
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
New Subaru Recall Campaign: 2014MY Forester Carpeted Floor Mats
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10233116 at NHTSAThe manufacturer’s record · Page 7 of 7
2014 Subaru FORESTER
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 7
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 601–632 of 632, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Dec 3, 2012–Apr 25, 2013.
Back to 2014 Subaru FORESTER problems & recallsRead the applicability before drawing a conclusion.
This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
0116809R
NHTSA communication ID: 10232879
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER.
Source record 10232879 at NHTSAWQH-44
NHTSA communication ID: 10067083
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10067083 at NHTSA4222013
NHTSA communication ID: 10067074
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10067074 at NHTSASOA748V0200
NHTSA communication ID: 10235873
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
?New? Subaru High Torque CVT Fluid (SOA748V0200)
Source components: EQUIPMENT · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10235873 at NHTSA04162013
NHTSA communication ID: 10067072
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10067072 at NHTSAJ501SSG300
NHTSA communication ID: 10067073
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10067073 at NHTSA1817013
NHTSA communication ID: 10233114
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Service Manual Corrections
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10233114 at NHTSA1215013
NHTSA communication ID: 10233122
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Rear Seat Backrest Hinge Bracket Adjustment
Source components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10233122 at NHTSA12-150-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10068203
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: SEATS.
Source record 10068203 at NHTSA1113013
NHTSA communication ID: 10233120
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle, Cam Position or Misfire DTCs
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10233120 at NHTSA11-130-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10084586
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR INTAKE AND EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION-RELATED AND/OR ENGINE MISFIRE DTCS FOR THE FA AND FB ENGINE-EQUIPPED MODELS LISTED ABOVE. THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS) CLEARANCE MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION CAUSING THESE CONDITION(S) AND ONE OR MORE OF THE DTCS LISTED ABOVE TO SET. IN ADDITION TO A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, THERE MAY OR MAY NOT BE CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANKING OR NO START.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10084586 at NHTSA11-130-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10067096
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: ENGINE.
Source record 10067096 at NHTSAService-2
NHTSA communication ID: 10233136
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
REMINDER: 2014 Forester - Special Quality Team Activity
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10233136 at NHTSASQTA
NHTSA communication ID: 10084542
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
THE ALL-NEW 2014 SUBARU FORESTER WILL SOON BE ARRIVING IN GREATER NUMBERS AT YOUR DEALERSHIP. BEGINNING MONDAY MARCH 4, 2013 THROUGH MAY 2013, THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL QUALITY MONITORING TEAM HERE IN THE U.S. FROM FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES (FHI). THE TEAM IS MADE UP OF BODY AND POWERTRAIN ENGINEERS FROM FHIS JAPAN OFFICES AND MANUFACTURING FACILITIES. THEY WILL BE MONITORING ALL ELECTRONIC QUALITY MONITORING REPORTS (E-QMRS), WARRANTY CLAIMS, TECHLINE CASES, CUSTOMER DEALER SERVICES (CDS) CASES RELATED TO 2014 FORESTER DAILY AND REVIEWING ALL CUSTOMER AND DEALER FEEDBACK ON THIS ALL NEW VEHICLE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10084542 at NHTSAEQMRS
NHTSA communication ID: 10067088
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10067088 at NHTSAQ3
NHTSA communication ID: 10235864
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
New Navigation System Map Download Available ? Q3 2012 mapset
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10235864 at NHTSANAVI Q3-2012
NHTSA communication ID: 10085244
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ALL SUBARU OWNERS WITH 2012MY & 2013MY FACTORY NAVIGATION MAY NOW DOWNLOAD THE LATEST MAPSET DATA FROM NOKIA/NAVTEQ AVAILABLE Q3 2012.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10085244 at NHTSAService
NHTSA communication ID: 10235866
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
This announcement relates to specific 2014 Forester 2.5 Non?Turbo CVT models which have been identified as having an excess amount of fluid in the CVT transmission.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10235866 at NHTSACVTF
NHTSA communication ID: 10085161
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
"THE NEW 2014 TURBO FORESTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A NEW CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT). THIS NEW CVT UTILIZES A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, SUBARU HIGH TORQUE CVT FLUID AND IS ORANGE IN COLOR. THE CVT FLUID CURRENTLY BEING USED IN THE NONTURBO VEHICLES (C-30 CVT FLUID BLUE IN COLOR) AND THE NEW (SUBARU HIGH TORQUE CVT FLUID ORANGE IN COLOR) CAN NOT BE INTERCHANGED. USING THE INCORRECT FLUID WILL RESULT IN TRANSMISSION DAMAGE."
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10085161 at NHTSACVT
NHTSA communication ID: 10085144
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT RELATES TO SPECIFIC 2014 FORESTER 2.5 NON]TURBO CVT MODELS WHICH HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF FLUID IN THE CVT TRANSMISSION. ALTHOUGH WE HAVE LIMITED THIS SITUATION, SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL MAKE IT TO THE ALLOCATED DEALER WITH THE FLUID LEVEL OVERFILLED. IF AN AFFECTED VEHICLE IS BEING SHIPPED TO YOUR DEALERSHIP, YOU WILL RECEIVE A DEALER / VIN]SPECIFIC MESSAGE VIA SUBARUNET TO LET YOU KNOW IT IS ON THE WAY.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10085144 at NHTSASOA748V0200
NHTSA communication ID: 10065130
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10065130 at NHTSAPNS0A868V9245
NHTSA communication ID: 10065129
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10065129 at NHTSASOA321099
NHTSA communication ID: 10235874
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Special Service Tools
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · STEERING.
Source record 10235874 at NHTSA171713
NHTSA communication ID: 10233435
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
Source components: AIR BAGS.
Source record 10233435 at NHTSA17-17-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10085141
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
"NOTE: THE AIRBAG SYSTEMS USED ON PREVIOUS AND CURRENT WRX, STI AND TRIBECA MODELS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH EDR FUNCTIONALITY. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) FUNCTIONALITY WHICH HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE FUNCTION OF THE EDR IS BEST EXPLAINED USING THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS FOUND IN THE VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL: THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR). THE MAIN PURPOSE OF AN EDR IS TO RECORD, IN CERTAIN CRASH OR NEAR CRASH-LIKE SITUATIONS SUCH AS AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR HITTING A ROAD OBSTACLE, DATA THAT WILL ASSIST IN THE UNDERSTANDING HOW A VEHICLES SYSTEMS PERFORMED. THE EDR IS DESIGNED TO RECORD DATA RELATED TO VEHICLE DYNAMICS AND SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, TYPICALLY 30 SECONDS OR LESS."
Source components: AIR BAGS.
Source record 10085141 at NHTSA17-17-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10065127
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: AIR BAGS.
Source record 10065127 at NHTSAWQE41-1
NHTSA communication ID: 10232869
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Puddle Light Recall
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 10232869 at NHTSAWQA-37
NHTSA communication ID: 10067080
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10067080 at NHTSA037012
NHTSA communication ID: 10234260
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10234260 at NHTSA11-123-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10065083
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Source record 10065083 at NHTSASB-11-123-12
NHTSA communication ID: 10051100
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUBARU: RARE CONDITION WHERE ICE AND SNOW CLOGS EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM HOSES AND/OR DRAIN SEPARATOR, DURING HEAVY SNOW CONDITIONS, REPAIR METHOD IS PROVIDED FOR REMOVAL OF DRAIN SEPARATOR AND INSTALLATION OF EVAPORATIVE HOSE KIT FOR PREVENTION OF CONDITION. MODEL 2011-2013 FORESTER. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Source record 10051100 at NHTSA