Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2025 Subaru Forester

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2025 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the warnings (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (three problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Subaru Forester


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2025 Subaru Forester

The Warnings problem

On 12/4/25, I was pulling into a space in a parking deck, was approximately one quarter of the way into the spot and the vehicle suddenly accelerated and struck a cement wall. I did not have my feet on the pedals at the time and was going at approximately 5 miles per hour.   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Vehicle suddenly lurched forward while vehicle was pulling into a parking space, causing a collision with a building.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

My Subaru issues, false warnings to “keep hands on steering wheel” while both hands are holding the steering wheel. The warnings are inconsistent and follow varying sequences. In most cases, the warning begins with a yellow outlined warning, on the instrument panel, to keep hands on   Read details...


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



Forester Service Bulletins
Forester Safety Recalls
Forester Defect Investigations