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2020 Subaru Forester Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 590 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2020 Subaru Forester

The 2020 Subaru Forester shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
590
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
25
Crashes + Injuries
7 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Subaru Forester

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2020 Subaru Forester.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Subaru Forester

Based on 590 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Visibility/wiper
238
Electrical System
93
Unknown Or Other
82
Visibility
49
Engine
28
Power Train
28
Structure
13
Steering
11
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Subaru Forester — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 402 complaints 2015 608 complaints 2016 405 complaints 2017 571 complaints 2018 482 complaints 2019 831 complaints 2020 590 complaints 2021 203 complaints 2022 92 complaints 2023 68 complaints 2024 28 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Subaru Forester

Is the 2020 Subaru Forester reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Subaru Forester has no open recalls and 590 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Subaru Forester have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2020 Subaru Forester. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Subaru Forester?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Subaru Forester are: Visibility/wiper, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Visibility. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Subaru Forester safe to buy?
The 2020 Subaru Forester has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Subaru Forester should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Subaru Forester are: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.