2020 Subaru Forester electrical system problems
The 2020 Subaru Forester has 100 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
100
Electrical System complaints
13%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“Daughter was driving vehicle on the morning of September 15, 2023, when smoke came from under hood. Immediately pulled over and engine was engulfed in flames. Got out of vehicle and moved a safe distance away as glass started to break and fire department arrived on scene. Picked up vehicle on…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2020 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA has 100 complaints about the 2020 Subaru Forester electrical system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.