2020 Subaru ForesterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 604 owner complaints about the 2020 Subaru Forester, most often about the visibility/wiper. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Where the 2020 Subaru Forester has problems
604 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 252 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 103 | 4 |
| Engine | 82 | 5 |
| Visibility | 49 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 44 | 4 |
| Power train | 32 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 24 | 13 |
| Lane departure | 22 | 1 |
| Structure | 15 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 73 | 24 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2020 Subaru Forester recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do visibility/wiper problems start?
5kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 140 visibility/wiper complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 45% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Visibility/wiper
17 owners mentioned a cost$1,300median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2020 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2020 Subaru Forester safety ratings
2020 Subaru Forester SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What Forester owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
As I was driving my 2020 Subaru Forester a cracked suddenly appeared across the driver side of the windshield, possibly from a small pebble. The sunlight reflection off the crack sent blinding sunlight into my eyes which nearly caused a collision with the car stopped in front of me. I now have…
The head unit suddenly stopped working. It unfortunately isn’t covered Under warranty. The screen consistently turns on and off.
In a three year period I have had to replace my windshield for cracks causing visibility issues. Each of these cracks have appeared for no apparent reason.
Own a 2020 Forester?
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