Subaru recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
What could happen
If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUM-98.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Forester 2015–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V701000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 3, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 11, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 366,282
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 20, 2015 to Aug 1, 2017
- Part
- Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
- Maker's own recall number
- WUM-98
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Suspension Oct 19, 2026
- Subaru recall: Equipment Jul 7, 2026
- Subaru recall: Visibility May 28, 2026
- Subaru recall: Structure Dec 18, 2025
- Subaru recall: Child seat Jun 19, 2025
- Subaru recall: Wheels Jan 23, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.