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2017 Subaru Forester recalls
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2017 Subaru Forester. A campaign often covers only certain trims, engines or build dates, so check your exact VIN.
Check your 2017 Subaru Forester VIN
Enter your VIN to decode it free. For open (unrepaired) recalls on your exact VIN, use NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2017 Subaru Forester recall campaigns on file (1)
Live data from NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-11-15 and refreshed daily.
- Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification · Oct 3, 2019 · campaign 19V701000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Risk: If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ODS sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for…
How to check if your 2017 Subaru Forester has an open recall
- Find the 17-character VIN on the dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door-jamb sticker, or your registration or insurance card.
- Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The result shows open recalls the manufacturer has reported for that VIN.
- If a recall is open, call an authorized Subaru dealer. Safety recall repairs are generally done free of charge.
Our tool decodes the VIN for free (year, make, model). The optional $1 report gathers NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Subaru Forester in one place, and there is no charge if we can't find your car's details. It is compiled from free public government data and is not an accident, title or ownership history report.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Subaru Forester (live data as of 2026-11-15). Not every campaign applies to every vehicle, because many cover only certain trims, engines or build dates.
Does my 2017 Subaru Forester have an open recall?
The list on this page shows campaigns for the model and year, not for your exact car. To see whether your VIN has an open (unrepaired) recall, enter it at NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Do Subaru recall repairs cost money?
Safety recall repairs are generally done free of charge by an authorized dealer.
Will I be charged if you can't find my vehicle?
No. Decoding a VIN on VinCheck1 is free, and if we can't find your car's details there's no charge for the report.
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