Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2015 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Brake Light problems | |
| Brake Light Switch problems | |
| Tail Light Switch problems |
I bought a used 2015 Subaru Forester with 117,000 miles from an auto shop/used car dealer in March of 2024. In September of 2025, 11,000 miles of driving later, a bunch of lights came on my dash. Check engine, traction control, abs, at oil temp, and incline assist. Read details...
Drivers side brake light was out. Removed lighting assembly and found blackened bulb and what appeared to be burn marks on the lamp holder. Inspected other bulb holders in the same assembly and found no other blackened bulbs or burned holders. Read details...
This car was repaired under campaign 19v149000 on July 27 for the brake light switch issue. Since the repair of the recall, I have taken my car back to International Subaru in tinley park, IL for follow up service related to the replacement part. Read details...