2024 Subaru Forester Problems: 3 Known Issues
2024 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 Subaru Forester has 3 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Front drive shaft joint may crack and break — recall 23V754. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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All 3 Known Issues
NHTSA Recalls3 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
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What are the most common Subaru Forester problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2024 Subaru Forester has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Front drive shaft joint may crack and break — recall 23V754, Spark plug tube seal oil leak (2024 Forester owner report), Carbon deposits causing misfires, rough idle or lost power — bulletins 09-74-21R and 02-193-24R. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2024 Subaru Forester has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Front drive shaft joint may crack and break — recall 23V754. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2023-2024 Subaru Forester Front drive shaft joint may crack and break — recall 23V754?
The outer race of a front drive shaft assembly may have quench cracks from improper cooling during heat treatment at the supplier. Over time a cracked outer race could break, which can cause a loss of motive power, and the vehicle may roll when parked if the parking brake is not… Severity: high.
What is the 2024 Subaru Forester Spark plug tube seal oil leak (2024 Forester owner report)?
A 2024 Forester 2.5L owner reports an oil leak that a dealer traced to the driver-side spark plug tube seals using UV dye. The owner reports replacement of the tube seals and rocker cover gasket. This is an owner account of a dealer diagnosis, not a Subaru defect finding or an es… Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2024 Subaru Forester Carbon deposits causing misfires, rough idle or lost power — bulletins 09-74-21R and 02-193-24R?
Carbon can build up on the fuel injectors, intake valves, intake manifold and combustion chambers. Subaru links the deposits to engine misfire codes, black exhaust smoke, lack of power, knocking (ping) and rough idle, and names fuel quality and how the vehicle is driven as major… Severity: medium.
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