Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows four common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (14 problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

**component or system:** Subaru eyesight driver assist system (specifically the pre-collision throttle management system). **incident description & warning messages:** there were no warning lamps, messages, or symptoms of any problem prior to this failure.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

"check engine" light along with "eye sight" appeared suddenly on Nov. 22, 2024. All safety systems along with cruise control became inoperable. Took car to Subaru dealer and it was confirmed to be the catalytic converter.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

On October 5, 2026, while driving my 2020 Subaru Forester sport (VIN jf2skarc5lh477181) at approximately 35 mph on biscayne avenue, the check engine light came on and eyesight, adaptive cruise control, and pre-collision braking were disabled / other warning lights appeared / engine temperature   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Subaru Forester model year vehicles:



☘ Forester Service Bulletins
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