Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2009 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2009 Forester.
Takata recall: I received notice of a recall from Subaru for the passenger side airbag but the recall action is wholly inadequate. They say it will be one year before the parts are available (March 2018) and until then don't let anyone ride in the front passenger seat. Are they serious? that completely destroys the value of the vehicle for resale and renders it fairly useless for most transportation as I frequently have a passenger. Tried calling Subaru but they simply took my phone number by automated response and have not called back.
I received notification from Subaru that the passenger side airbag had been recalled. I called the Subaru dealership where I bought the car and they have not done anything. They said they would call me when they received the parts. Now I am unable to renew my registration.