repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2021 Forest River ForesterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2021 Forest River Forester, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-358 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Forest River Forester has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Seat belts
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2021 Forest River Forester recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Equipment
Risk. Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Air bags: side/window
Risk. If the wiring harness is damaged, the side air bag within the seat may deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed in the event of a crash, increasing the…
no report yet
Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
repaired · 2020 Q2
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. If the driver relies on the Auto-P function as described in the Operator's Manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Forester year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Forester median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Forester owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER FORESTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOUNTING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT PILLAR DETACHED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE SEAT BELT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE VIA EMAIL. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO REPAIR THE RV AT HIS OWN…
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