general problems of the 2020 Subaru Forester

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. Makes me wonder why a safety issue like this one seen in other Subaru’s have been recalled but not my model… also the start stop feature drains the battery excessively. I have had to replace the battery twice in less than a year. I push the button to stop this feature the minute I get into the car.

The passenger seat airbag sensor does not activate all the time. My girlfriend weighs [xxx]. When she sits in the passenger seat, it only activates the sensor approx 50% of the time. I took it to Subaru, they indicated the sensor was working properly, and their resolution to the issue was for her to weight at least 120 pounds !!! I have that in writing on the repair ticket from dreyer reinbold Subaru greenwood indiana. I took my complaint to Subaru, and after repeated follow up phone calls, I was informed that in Subaru's owners manual, it stipulates that the individual must meet certain criteria in order to activate the passenger seat sensor. I have yet to find that reference. So, does Subaru inform every potential buyer of the fact that individuals seated in the passenger seat must meet the 120 pound minimum weight to activate the airbag sensor to keep them safe ? I bet not. Thank you for your consideration to helping me keep any passenger in my 2020 Subaru safe, and for countless others that may have have this issue but never check to insure the airbag becomes activated. I have seen recalls for 2020 outback & legacy for the same issue with the passenger seat sensor, is it possible some Foresters have the same sensor? [xxx] - [xxx] - [xxx] - [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I started the car to make a trip to town to run some errands. When I cranked the engine the check engine light came on. The s for sport mode was flashing and a no eyesight warning came on. Also srs side airbag light came on to indicate it was not working. And another light came on showing a car going out of its lane, but I don't know if it was the lane keep assist light or not.

Thermo control valve needed replaced. Check engine light and all safety lights turned on. All safety features were disabled when light came on. Subaru has has a recall on 2019 but not 2020 .

On October 26th 2022 I was in a accident with a deer. It was a head on collision where my airbags deployed but the main windshield airbag didn't go off.

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while attempting to park her vehicle, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle ran through both the parking lot fence and a fence located on private property. The contact made multiple attempts to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal but to no avail. The vehicle continued accelerate down a driveway as she attempted to avoid hitting a house, a tree, and another parked vehicle. The contact was able to shift the vehicle into park which stopped the acceleration. The airbags did not deploy upon impact. The contact suffered a headache but did not seek any medical assistance. A police report was filed (#22-16268). Both the parking lot and private property fences were damaged. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back to the dental parking where she called the dealer and was instructed to leave the vehicle at the scene until the vehicle was inspected. The contact was informed that the dealer filed a claim with the manufacturer. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 14,865.

Driver gets choked while drinking a cold beverage, gets disoriented and loses consciousness momentarily causing the vehicle to veer off the street and strike a tree with extensive front end damage. Airbags did not deploy at all. Driver has injuries from the crash, such as possible fractured wrist, contusions and much pain in the neck, chest and back areas. She was transported by ems to the hospital. Insurance was notified and an adjuster has already sent a repair appraisal and cut a check for the estimated cost of repairs. The driver does not feel comfortable about the having the car repaired with potentially faulty airbags. We have photos of the car. We have stated our concerns about this to the insurance company and the vehicle manufacturer. They have opened a file with our concerns and we are waiting to learn further from the insurance provider and the car maker. My wife has numerous injuries and does not feel secure keeping this car. A police report is filed and I have also made an initial request to a consult with an attorney.

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while the wife was pressing the brake pedal and attempting to park the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a brick building. During the crash the frontend of the vehicle sustained severe damage but the airbags did not deploy. The driver suffered head and torso injuries which required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 13,000.

2/17/2021 - Honda accord going north on lynchburg turnpike ran a stoplight (going about 30 in a 25 mpg zone) trying to turn west onto east main st. In salem, va . . . Bounced opposite curb, cut west and swerved (oversteer) and came head on into my stationary 2020 Forester. Our light had just turned green and we were about to move forward when the Honda came out into the intersection. My wife was driving and I was a passenger. I was taken to er and seen by several doctors and am undergoing pt for the next 5 weeks.

The contact owns a 2020 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds approaching an intersection as another vehicle crashed head on into the front of the vehicle. No air bag deployed. The contact sustained laceration, brushing on both legs. Medical attention was contacted and had taken the contacts husband to the hospital where he was treated for his injuries. The contacts husband was in the passenger seat. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by an independent towing company to a body shop where the contact was waiting results for damages. The manufacturer and the dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500.