Engine Burning Oil problems of the 2015 Subaru Forester

1) oil consumption. My 2015 Subaru was purchased used in 2017 with approx 56k on engine. From the first oil change I had done one month later the car’s computer would say that the oil level was low. I would check the dip and it would be at least a quart low. From that point on the car would burn oil that I would keep the 5 gallon oil container in my car. 2) my Subaru is and has been driven consistently until one week I did not use it for a few days not more than 3. The battery completely drained water and all. Filled the battery with appropriate water and trickle charged it for about 5 days. I then was able to jump start the car just to drive to the auto parts store to buy a new one. Noticed the signal lights would not work but the car was driving fine. I thought it may be a fuse so I pulled the proper fuse out and replaced it with the proper fuse. I started the car and every single light on the dash board lit up. Oil temp, check engine light, the up hill etc. I drove the car back home from the auto parts store and it was jerking, revving, stumbling all over the place. Nearly drove into the car in front of me and just about made it home without it stalling. I was scheduled to have two recalls fixed but I had to have my insurance company tow it to the dealer. They said it could be a number of things. I paid them 149 to do a diagnostics check but said they needed an additional 500 to do a thorough check and it would not go towards any fix of any issue. He printed me a list of items that needed to be done but none would fix that issue. He said maybe the wire harness but not sure. I was just basically screwed. So I have a 2015 Subaru Forester that I have no idea what is wrong with the engine. 3) seat belt warning on the passenger side will not stop alerting to fasten seat belts even though no one is in the seat. I have to keep it buckled at all times. I have notified the dealer the day the recalls were done but he said he didn’t know why it was doing that.

Smell of burning oil from the engine. Dealer says head gasket needs to be replaced at a cost of $5500.

Car burning oil at substantial rate between oil changes. Need to top up oil twice between 6000 mile oil change intervals. Car is an automatic transmission. Subaru provides engine block replacement for issue for 2015 Foresters with manual transmission and for previous model years with automatic transmissions. 2015 auto transmissions are obviously also affected -- our car is affected.

I have had excessive oil consumption since the first 3k miles driven on the car. I have gone through a slew of consumption tests, had the short block replaced and I am continuing to have the same issues. Subaru's only offer is to go through more consumption tests and a possible 2 motor replacement. Or, they will upgrade me to a new model. This is a common issue according to the numerous Subaru owners that are posting online - and it is frustrating that they were sued for this exact issue, yet continue to manufacturer cars with defective motors, and offer little resolution to the consumer. Why would I want to upgrade to a new Subaru to have the same issues I have had since the first 3k miles on the one I have now? I feel they need to refund their customers and discontinue the manufacturing of this motor! it is not normal to burn through oil at an alarming rate (1 quart every 2000-3000 miles) - it isn't just consuming the oil, but the oil in my car is black after just 1200 miles on the new motor that has less than 12k miles on it. I camp and trail in this vehicle, and to be stranded in the middle of no where with an oil light on and no where close by to pick up synthetic oil, or any oil is very bothersome. I should not have to carry oil in my 2015 car that I got brand new! how do they get away with ripping off so many consumers and not issuing a recall?.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that she had to apply a quart of oil every 1,500-2,000 miles before her next scheduled oil change. An oil consumption test was performed and the vehicle failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact of manufacturer recall number: tsb0215714r; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer offered to pay half of the repair cost. The contact spoke with mark miller Subaru south towne (10920 state st, sandy, ut 84070, 801-553-5200) who was working on her behalf with the manufacturer to find a resolution. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

This is a follow-up on 12/05/15 (nhstsa id 10808561) - problem on check engine oil around 1,500 miles before the next scheduled oil change. Reported to Subaru and did an oil consumption study, basically bringing the car to a Subaru dealer at 1,200 miles after an oil change. Asked the technician at dealer what they did. I was told they just looked at the oil dip stick level - how very scientific. So, he said everything was ok and that was it. Since then, I have been putting a quart of oil around 1,300 miles before my next oil change. Mileage of my car is now over 58,000 miles. I am concerned that at 60,000 miles, the warranty will be over and I have to pay for repairs as this problem continues. Subaru still claims that this is normal. Previous cars I owned never had this problem. Why is Subaru not held accountable and stand behind their product?.

Around 14000, engine oil light was on. I brought the car to Subaru dealer. The service advisor said it was because appox. One quart oil left. He said he will do the engine oil consumption test for me. The technician filled the engine oil in normal level. After appox. 1000 miles, I brought back to dealer fo measuring engine oil level. They found one quart oil burnout. The advisor said it was normal oil consumption under the rule. Ok, I drove around another 1500 miles. The engine oil light was on again. I brought the car back for engine oil consumption test and check the engine oil light. Got the same answer from the advisor. " normal oil consumption" I asked the advisor that my car fills 4 quarts oil for each oil change, and Subaru recommend 6000 miles to change oil. But my car will burn out the whole 4 quarts of engine oils. The answer is "yes". I need to keep checking the engine oil before next oil change and need to keep adding the change oils before each oil change. It is because the oil consumption met the rule. My car was 2015 model and 17000 miles now, and I only drove 14 months. I asked the advisor what kind of the rule, then he said it was hard to explain. ??? is it true??? if the rule is true, how come I can't see any info in owner manual. Now, I am worry about the situation will get more worst after the warranty was expired.

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that the engine burned excessive amounts of oil. The contact mentioned that the engine burned a quarter of oil every 2,500 to 3,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 24,000.