Air Bag Related Problems of the 2016 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows eight common air bag related problems of the 2016 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (54 problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (twelve problems).


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2016 Subaru Forester

The Air Bag problem

A recall repair (NHTSA campaign: 19v701000) was previously performed on this vehicle to repair a defective occupancy sensor in the front passenger seat, which results in the passenger airbag being off even when the seat is occupied.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

The vehicle began showing symptoms of a faulty "occupant detection system". The indicator would change from on to off randomly. Then there was an official recall, but no fix was available and they instructed to wait until the dealers contacted us.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

No damage or water spill to the car whatsoever, but now the srs passenger airbag light is on. This is a recurrent issue with suabru, and there was even a recall for this part a few years ago, which was replaced in my vehicle during that period.   Read details...


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☘ Forester Service Bulletins
⚑ Forester Safety Recalls
☤ Forester Defect Investigations