Air Bag Related Problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (one problem).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester

The Air Bag problem

The airbag system has a sensor issue and I keep getting warnings from Subaru to get it fixed because it affects the seatbelts. The garage where I take my car says they are unable to get the part needed for the passenger sensor. And, Subaru says they need to replace the whole harness for $6000.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Passenger side air bags are not enabled with a person sitting in the seat using a seat belt extender. There are flaws on the software that identify the passenger actions entering the car, when the seat belt is fastened and whether or not a seat belt extender has been used.   Read details...

The Sensor Occupant Classification Front Passenger problem

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while sitting in the passenger’s side seat, the air bag warning light failed to engage. The contact stated that she weighs approximately 95 pounds and must use added weights to engage the air bag system.   Read details...


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Forester Service Bulletins
Forester Safety Recalls
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