40 of the 2,453 complaints about the Subaru Forester (1.6%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's #10 problem area. That share is 0.4× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
40Complaints · Fuel system
1.6%Share of complaints
0.38×vs. all vehicles
16Last 12 months
15.0%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
16 Fuel system complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 5 in the 12 months before — up 220%.
7 of these reports (15.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 21V587000 (2021-07-29, model year 2018).
While driving my girfriend's 2020 Subaru Forester on August 11, 2026 at approximately 65 to 70 mph, I struck a deer on a highway.
Fuel system · 2026-08-11 · ODI 11756381 · Crash · Fire
On 12/4/25, I was pulling into a space in a parking deck, was approximately one quarter of the way into the spot and the vehicle suddenly accelerated and struck a cement wall.
Fuel system · 2026-03-24 · ODI 11726788 · Crash
I recently noticed that the metal lip and outer cap area of my fuel filler neck is rusting. This isn't just a cosmetic issue this is the exact surface where the gas cap needs to seal to keep the fuel system airtight.
Fuel system · 2026-09-10 · ODI 11763329
Purchased new 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Sport on 01 May 2025 (owned 19 months). Approximately 156 DAYS (a little over 5 months) after purchase we began having trouble with an unknown fuel system defect which prevents the vehicle from being refueled…
Fuel system · 2026-08-13 · ODI 11756731
Discovered (06/08/26) that the engine would not turn over without the accelerator being pushed down when warm from driving after resting 30-60 minutes. Car was taken to Capital Subaru. No codes were triggered. The throttle body was cleaned. No change.
Fuel system · 2026-08-09 · ODI 11755742
the gas cap O ring recall was repaired previously by Casey Subaru of Newport News, VA. (I live in [XXX], purchased the vehicle in [XXX] at Ourisman Subaru) I filled my gas tank the night before this leak occurred.
Fuel system · 2026-07-19 · ODI 11751343
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
