2025 Subaru Forester Sport AWD: The Boxy Compact Vehicle Adds An All-New Hybrid Powertrain

 

Highlight: The compact Forester is available in a hybrid and a non hybrid configuration.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $39,415 (Base Premium MSRP): $38,015

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; AWD; front passenger sensors; a stability control system; traction control; incline assist; automatic emergency braking system; tire inflator/sealant kit; trailer ability assist; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT AWD: The Brand’s Midsize Station Wagon

Highlight: Its one of the few station wagons still available. 

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $44,341 (Base Model: $30,430)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; traction control; a stability control system; a tire pressure sensor system; an incline start assist system; a rear-view camera; hill descent control system; a traction control system; pre-collision braking; sway warning system; rear camera; and tire pressure monitoring system

2024 Subaru BRZ TS: The Brand’s Sporty Subcompact Coupe

 

Highlight: The BRZ is Subaru’s only rear-wheel drive vehicle.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 36,465 (Base Model: $31,315)

Seating Capacity: 2 (rear seat for small kids only)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; traction control; vehicle dynamic control; a high beam auto system; a rear camera; hill start assist system and a tire pressure monitoring system

2024 Subaru WRX TR AWD: A Performance Sedan Outfitted With A 6-Speed Manual Transmission

Highlight: This sporty sedan is available with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 42,755 (Base Model: $33,855)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; all-wheel drive; traction control; vehicle dynamic control; a high beam auto system; a rear camera; hill start assist system and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Kia And Subaru Are Recalling Vehicles For Airbag Or Rollaway Concerns

Air Bag May Not Deploy

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V227000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 118,723

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness AWD: An Alternative To A Jeep 4x4

Highlight: The compact crossover is capable of offering up to 9.3 inches of ground clearance.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $35,560 (Base Model: $26,540)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; traction control; a stability control system; a tire pressure sensor system; an incline start assist system; a rear-view camera; hill descent control system; a traction control system; and automatic pre collision braking

2024 Subaru Impreza RS AWD: Adds A New Performance Model

Highlight: This year’s model is only available as a hatchback.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 31,045 (Base Model: $24,115)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; all-wheel drive; traction control; an automatic pre collision braking system; a radar activated cruise control system; vehicle dynamic control; an electronic blind spot system; a tire pressure system; and a tire repair kit

Its Shop Time Mondays: General Motors, Ram And Subaru Are Recalling Approximately 2.2 Million Vehicles

Tailgate May Open While Driving

An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V904000

Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,234,657

Its Shop Time Mondays: Subarus And Audis Are Being Recalled

1. Inoperative Backup Lights and Rearview Image

Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V522000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 59,934

2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness AWD: New Trim, Refreshed Exterior

Highlight: This is one of the few vehicles still offering a standard CD player.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 36,545 (Base Model: $27,070)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; all-wheel drive; traction control; vehicle dynamic control; a temporary spare tire; a rear camera; a pre-collision braking system; a lane departure sway warning; a lane departure prevention system; an automatic brake hold feature; a trailer stability assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Audi And Subaru Are Recalling Approximately 500,000 (2018 - 2022) Vehicles Combined

1. Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power

A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V947000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 288,991

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport AWD: The Brand’s Compact Crossover

Highlight:  The compact crossover is also available as a plug-in hybrid.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $ 29,145 (Base Model: $23,295)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a stability control system; all-wheel drive; traction control; vehicle dynamic control; a tire pressure monitoring system; a temporary spare tire; and a rear camera  

Its Shop Time Mondays: BMW, Toyota And Subaru Are Recalling Over 210,000 Vehicles

1. Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V587000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 165,026

Its Shop Time Mondays: Kias And Subarus Are Being Recalled

1. ECM Software May Cause Stall

A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V264000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 466,205

2020 Subaru Legacy Limited XT AWD: A More Refined Midsize Vehicle With Premium Features

Highlight: The all-new Legacy is now available with an in-vehicle Wi-Fi system.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $35,095 (Base Model: $23,645)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; a brake assist system; a brake override system; daytime running lights; automatic headlights with windshield wipers; a hill hold assist feature; an incline assist feature; an automatic on/off headlights with windshield wiper system; an electronic brake distribution system; an EyeSight Assist Monitor system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2020 Subaru Outback Limited XT AWD: The Brand's Lone Ranger Upscale Wagon

Highlight: This is the only midsize non premium wagon available on the market in the U.S.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $38,755 (Base Model: $27,655)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: all-wheel drive; airbags; ABS; a rearview camera with a washer; a brake assist system; a brake override system; daytime running lights; automatic headlights with windshield wipers; a hill hold assist feature; an incline assist feature; an automatic on/off headlights with windshield wiper system; an electronic brake distribution system; an EyeSight Assist Monitor system; a radar-activated cruise control system with lane centering system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Lexus, Toyotas And Subarus Are Being Recalled

1. Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V741000

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 928,203

Its Shop Time Mondays: Subarus And Audis Are Being Recalled

1. Brake Lights May Not Illuminate

Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V149000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,303,530

Its Shop Time Mondays: Subaru Is In The Hot Seat

Camera Image may not Display/FMVSS 111

Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V935000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 71,190

Its Shop Time Mondays: Hondas And Subarus Are Being Recalled

1. Incorrect Fuel Range Display May Cause Stall

The inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V773000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 228,648