Subaru recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles. The front seat belt assembly force-limiter may not operate correctly in the event of a crash.
What could happen
The seat belt assembly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRJ-22.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Forester 2009–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V838000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 10, 2022
- Owners notified
- Dec 1, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seat belts
- Maker's own recall number
- WRJ-22
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.nhtsa.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.