Automatic Emergency Braking problems of the 2026 Subaru Forester

Twice within a month. The eyesight front collision braking system suddenly activated in traffic while passing through a signal light showing green when the car in front made a right turn onto an adjacent street. My vehicle was clear of the car that had turned right and could continue to proceed through the light without incident. The eyesiight system activated and caused a near-miss potential rear end collision situation between my car and the cars following behind me.

[xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] via certified mail – return receipt requested u. S. Department of transportation national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) vehicle safety compliance division (nvs-210) 1200 new jersey avenue se washington, DC 20590 Wednesday, may 6, 2026 safety defect complaint – 2026 Subaru Forester VIN: [xxx] honorable, eileen sullivan associate administrator, enforcement I am filing this formal safety defect complaint regarding my 2026 Subaru Forester. A pedestrian incident occurred on February 2, 2026, in which the vehicle failed to warn or brake automatically when a pedestrian crossed in front of my car. Additionally, the Subaru eyesight system does not remain enabled between ignition cycles. Every time I start the car, I must manually re-engage the system. Consequently, automatic emergency braking (aeb) is not active by default during ordinary driving and will reverts to off (not remain enable) when I am driving . I believe this poses an unreasonable risk to pedestrian and occupant safety. I am aware of prior investigations (e. G. , NHTSA action number pe23010 and related lawsuits) involving Subaru eyesight failures, including lack of braking for obstacles. Vehicle information: year: 2026 make: Subaru model: Forester VIN: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).