Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2021 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2021 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (three problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2021 Subaru Forester

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

On August 12, 2025, at approximately 10:16 am, while driving at normal speed on cr-43 NW southbound just past minnesota Ave in big lake, mn, my Subaru’s eyesight driver assist system, specifically the automatic emergency braking (aeb) / pre-collision braking system, suddenly activated without   Read details...

The Warnings problem

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding repeated, severe, and dangerous malfunctions of the vehicle's engine start/stop (idle stop) feature. The system is failing to operate as intended, resulting in the engine stalling while the vehicle is in motion or under crucial driving   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

My Forester needed new tires at 13,250 miles. I had my tires rotated and that is when Subaru noticed the worn tires. I called Subaru corporate and they informed me that do not replace tires. I bought new tires and then went to have a wheel alignment.   Read details...


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



Forester Service Bulletins
Forester Safety Recalls
Forester Defect Investigations