Subaru Forester 2013

• Recall 234120 [USA]: The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester vehicles. The front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly in the event of a crash.
  dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 9, 2022. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wrj-22.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 143788 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester, 2003-2006 baja, 2004-2011 impreza, 2004-2014 wrx (including sti), 2003-2014 legacy and outback, and 2005-2006 saab 9-2x vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming or "zone c." these vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
  subaru will notify their owners. General motors will notify saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began january 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the saab customer assistance center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is tkc-20.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 147520 [USA]: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. if a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester vehicles, 2008-2011 impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 wrx vehicles, 2005-2014 legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 outback vehicles and 2006-2008 tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
  subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 10, 2019. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wuf-91.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 129995 [USA]: An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 forester, 2010-2014 tribeca, wrx, outback, legacy, and 2010-2011 impreza vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.S. Virgin islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
  subaru has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began january 25, 2019. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is tka-19.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 123339 [USA]: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year legacy and outback vehicles, 2008-2014 impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
  subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began december 2016. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wtm-73.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 115176 [USA]: Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 impreza, 2008-2014 wrx and sti, and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia that were remedied under recall 14v-311 prior to december 23, 2014. The brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector.
  subaru will notify owners, and dealers will apply an anti-corrosion wax to the four-way joint connector area of the brake line system, free of charge. The recall began on january 27, 2015. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wqq-52. Notes: this recall is specific to affected forester, impreza, wrx, and sti customers who had their car remedied under nhtsa recall no. 14v-311 prior to december 23, 2014. Subaru has determined that this remedy was inadequate due to incomplete repair instructions provided to dealers. Affected forester, impreza, wrx, and sti vehicles that were not repaired under nhtsa recall no. 14v-311 prior to december 23, 2014 will continue to be processed under nhtsa recall no. 14v-311. Affected vehicles not currently, or formerly, registered in the salt belt states identified in this recall are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 104787 [USA]: Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 outback and legacy, 2008-2011 impreza and 2008-2014 impreza wrx/sti, and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.
  subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began july 2014 and second notifications will run through november 2014. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is wqk-47. Note: this recall supersedes recall 13v-110 which applied to certain 2005-2009 legacy/outback vehicles. Vehicles that were remedied under the previous campaign still need additional areas rust-proofed.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall R/2019/106 [UK]: Silicone gas may seep into stop light switch housing and lead to a conduction failure
  The vehicle?S brake lights may not operate properly.
  the brake light switch will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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• Recall R/2018/333 [UK]: Clutch pipe may contact bulkhead wiring and potentially cause the engine to cut out
  Clutch pipe may contact and damage the bulkhead wiring.
  check and replace clutch pipe and wiring replace as necessary.

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• Recall R/2019/025 [UK]: The load may exceed the valve spring's fatigue strength and the spring may fracture
  Engine valve springs may fracture.
  replace all engine valve springs.

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• Recall 2019191 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: a problem with certain replacement ignition switches may allow the key turn out of the “on” position while driving. This could cause the engine to turn off suddenly. It could also cause the airbag system not to work properly in a crash. Note: this is a voluntary service campaign that is not being conducted under the requirements of the motor vehicle safety act. This problem only affects certain parts used for replacement of original parts. Safety risk: a sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An airbag system that does not work properly in a crash could cause an increased risk of injuries. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary.

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• Recall 2019013 [Canada]: Airbag
  Issue: on certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety risk: if the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective action: owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger-front airbag inflator replaced. Note: the canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.

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• Recall 2016492 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain turbocharged vehicles, the relay which controls the secondary air injection pump may have been manufactured incorrectly. As a result, the relay may allow the pump to operate continuously. If this condition were to occur, the pump may overheat and melt, causing burning smell or smoke and possibly resulting in a fire. This could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will install a revised relay.

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• Recall 2014586 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the center and rear brake lines may become perforated due to corrosion. This would cause a leak in the brake system potentially increasing stopping distances, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect vehicles and either apply an anti-corrosion coating to the 4-way joint connector and brake lines, or replace them as necessary. Note: this recall supersedes recall 2013092 and 2014223. Vehicles that were inspected and/or repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and/or repair.

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• Recall 2014223 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the center and rear brake lines may become perforated due to corrosion. This would cause a leak in the brake system potentially increasing stopping distances, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect vehicles and either apply an anti-corrosion coating to the lines, or replace them as necessary. Note: this recall supersedes recall 2013092. Vehicles that were inspected and/or repaired under the previous recall will require re-inspection and/or repair.

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The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Subaru Forester 2013 as well as their FCC IDs if available

• OR-SUB004: 2009-2014 Subaru Forester / Impreza / 4-Button Keyless Entry Remote / PN: 88036-FG030 / CWTWB1U819 (Japan) (OEM Refurb)
  FCC ID: CWTWB1U819
• OR-SUB-FG030: 2009-2014 Subaru Forester / Impreza / 4-Button Keyless Entry Remote / PN: 88036-FG030 / CWTWB1U819 (Japan) (OEM)
  FCC ID: CWTWB1U819
• R-SUB-U819: 2010-2014 Subaru Forester Impreza / 4-Button Keyless Entry Remote / CWTWB1U819 (AFTERMARKET)
  FCC ID: CWTWB1U819

I understand that there was a recall for this vehicle that claims to be repaired- the ignition turning off while driving. This happened a few minutes ago while driving 65+ on the freeway and we were almost hit by an 18 wheeler because of it. Zero power whatsoever. I was able to put it in neutral and turn the key a few times and restart it. Afterwards, the check engine, stability control, tire pressure, seatbelt lights are all on, cruise control is flashing (i don't use cruise). I don't know how the included picture helps. I feel like this issue was either absolutely not addressed, or if it was, the repair has definitely failed. Either way, i need to know what i should do because this is my only vehicle, my kids have to ride in it and i can't trust it not to kill everyone now.

I understand that there was a recall for this vehicle that claims to be repaired- the ignition turning off while driving. This happened a few minutes ago while driving 65+ on the freeway and we were almost hit by an 18 wheeler because of it. Zero power whatsoever. I was able to put it in neutral and turn the key a few times and restart it. Afterwards, the check engine, stability control, tire pressure, seatbelt lights are all on, cruise control is flashing (i don't use cruise). I don't know how the included picture helps. I feel like this issue was either absolutely not addressed, or if it was, the repair has definitely failed. Either way, i need to know what i should do because this is my only vehicle, my kids have to ride in it and i can't trust it not to kill everyone now.

On 4/3/21 at approximately 1:30 pm, the 2013 subaru forrester was slowly backed out of the garage, gear was in reverse, foot on accelerator with speed of <1 mph; just enough momentum to get car out of garage, down driveway and onto the street. While still in reverse, the car was positioned onto the street to drive forward in an eastward direction. Before the gearshift could be moved from reverse to drive (foot was not on accelerator at the time), the car unexpectedly surged backwards across the street went up an embankment cutting into neighbor's yard and hit a parked car in the neighbor's driveway and stopped. The floormat on driver's side lay flush/flat against the floor, there was no obstruction by the floormat or any object to the gas or brake pedal. Driver had seatbelt on and sustained minor injuries (bump on head and elbow, abrasion from seatbelt, and back pain) due to hitting parked car. Subaru had to be towed on a flatbed truck. It looked like the axel was broken, right front tire and left rear tire were misaligned, and damage to rear bumper. See photos

On 4/3/21 at approximately 1:30 pm, the 2013 subaru forrester was slowly backed out of the garage, gear was in reverse, foot on accelerator with speed of <1 mph; just enough momentum to get car out of garage, down driveway and onto the street. While still in reverse, the car was positioned onto the street to drive forward in an eastward direction. Before the gearshift could be moved from reverse to drive (foot was not on accelerator at the time), the car unexpectedly surged backwards across the street went up an embankment cutting into neighbor's yard and hit a parked car in the neighbor's driveway and stopped. The floormat on driver's side lay flush/flat against the floor, there was no obstruction by the floormat or any object to the gas or brake pedal. Driver had seatbelt on and sustained minor injuries (bump on head and elbow, abrasion from seatbelt, and back pain) due to hitting parked car. Subaru had to be towed on a flatbed truck. It looked like the axel was broken, right front tire and left rear tire were misaligned, and damage to rear bumper. See photos

My forester will not release the keys from the ignition, even when i am very careful to put it in park. I understand that this is a well known problem, as they have a tsb 16-112-18r about it. When i contacted subaru of america, they refused to cover the cost of the repair due to the fact that the car is a 2013 model, even though it only has 36,000 miles on it. They instead provided a coupon for $250 toward the repair. I clearly cannot go anywhere with the car in this condition, as it requires leaving the car unlocked with the keys in the ignition. This happened when i pulled into my garage last evening. I feel very fortunate that i was not in a location where i had to leave the car.

My forester will not release the keys from the ignition, even when i am very careful to put it in park. I understand that this is a well known problem, as they have a tsb 16-112-18r about it. When i contacted subaru of america, they refused to cover the cost of the repair due to the fact that the car is a 2013 model, even though it only has 36,000 miles on it. They instead provided a coupon for $250 toward the repair. I clearly cannot go anywhere with the car in this condition, as it requires leaving the car unlocked with the keys in the ignition. This happened when i pulled into my garage last evening. I feel very fortunate that i was not in a location where i had to leave the car.

The car engine wants to stall out when changing from reverse to drive while pulling onto the street. It usually does this within the first 10 minutes of driving. It also wants to stall out when i come to a complete stop-it will shudder and shake and catch itself at times but it usually stalls out. It will stall out in traffic when i am stopping at a light. I have to restart the car and continue. I took the car to the dealership and they stated the torque converter needs replaced for 1200.00.

Excessive oil leaking from valve cover seals and cam shaft seals. Vehicle only has 120k miles. Vehicle leaks approximately 2 quart of oil every 1000miles. Dealer cost to repair is over $2500. Repair can't be completed without completely removing engine from vehicle, and extensive tare down of motor. Unacceptable mechanical failure for a regularly dealer maintained vehicle of this age,

This is a follow up to complaint number 11387558. I took my car to the dealership for the replacement of the torque converter..The car was getting worse with shaking, shuddering and stalling. They replaced the torque converter and charged me $1,029.25. The service advisor told me subaru has had trouble with their 2010-2013 models especially the outbacks. He said this is a first with the forester i have and he has been there for 9 years. He advised me to contact subaru and see if they would help me out. I called and they would not reimburse me for the total cost of the replacement. They only offered a partial "goodwill reimbursement" of 350.00 since the car was out of warranty. It is obvious that this part is defective since i only have 56,000 miles on the car. They need to recall their cars that have this defective torque converter in them. They are liable warranty or no warranty. I was very fortunate that i did not get into an accident.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0128 [1] Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
• C0071 [2] 2/4 Wheel Drive Status Input (Subfault)
• P0341 [5] Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)
• P0346 [5] Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2)
• C1249 [1] ABS Outlet Valve Coil RR Circuit Short To Ground
• C0054 [1] Steering Wheel Position Sensor "Signal C" (Subfault)
• C1531 [1] C1531
• P050A [3] Cold Start Idle Air Control System Performance
• P0606 [1] PCM Processor Fault
• P0301 [2] Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• P0302 [2] Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
• P0303 [2] Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
• P0304 [2] Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
• P0340 [2] Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1)
• P0345 [2] Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2)
• P0451 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Range/Performance
• P0365 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 1)
• P0366 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)
• P0390 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit (Bank 2)
• P0391 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2)
• P000A [1] "A" Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 1
• P000B [1] "B" Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 1
• P000C [1] "A" Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 2
• P000D [1] "B" Camshaft Position Slow Response Bank 2
• P0011 [1] "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
• P0014 [1] "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)
• P0021 [1] "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)
• P0024 [1] "B" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 2)
• C0076 [2] PWM for Traction Control (Subfault)