2017 Subaru Forester Air Bags Problems
- 73
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 73 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger seat · 42 records
- passenger airbag · 32 records
- warning light · 28 records
- front passenger · 22 records
- passenger side · 14 records
- airbag warning · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 38 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru forester. The contact stated that at start up and while the vehicle was driven, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to subaru of bend located at bend 2060 ne hwy 20, bend, or 97701, to be repaired. The contact referenced the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 19v701000 (air bags) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer…
ODI 11301593
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru forester. The contact stated that a recall notification was received for nhtsa campaign 19v701000 (air bags) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer called first team auto mall dealer, ([redacted], roanoke, va 24019, [redacted]) and was informed that the part was not available for the repair. The information provided to the manufacturer from the dealer was provided to the…
ODI 11299539
Air Bags
Passenger side air bag came on with no passenger in the seat. It would happen with the vehicle stationary or moving. Sometimes it would reset on its own but after a few days the complete airbag system warning has come on and won't go away. Found out online that it is common problem with the subaru forester and the manufacturer needs to put to task as they are definitely not doing enough and are playing with the…
ODI 11297360
Air Bags
Recall notice via us mail, also read about another recall that will be coming, i believe the boxer engine.
ODI 11287103
Air Bags
Called dealer about recall. They stated no fix was available. When i asked when it would be they said they would have more information in late december (recall date was oct 3). At that point the fix would not be available but they could tell me if and when it might be. This does not seem timely for a life threatening situation. Note dealer was professional. My issue is with subaru corporation. Nhtsa recall number is…
ODI 11278469
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru forester. While driving approximately 25 mph, a tractor trailer collided into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle rolled down a hill several times and the front end was severely damaged. The driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that only the passenger and driver side curtain air bags deployed. The driver…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11278623
Air Bags
THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT COMES ON STEADILY.
ODI 11266542
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
On october 4, 2019 my car was parked and the passenger rear bumper was hit and damaged by a school bus. My car has been in the shop 4 times to get fixed and it is still not fixed. The bsd/rcta sensors are not working. The dealership has "fixed" this issue 4 times now and i am taking it back to the dealership for a 5th time.
Crash reported
ODI 11283115
Air Bags
Purchased our 2017 subaru forester on 09/24/16. On 09/05/17 the warning light on dashboard came on warning that the passenger airbags were not functioning. This happened when a passenger was in the passenger seat and the car was on a highway. The warning light has come on 40-50 times when the car is on the road and a passenger is in the passenger seat. The car was brought into dealer and i was told multiple times…
ODI 11265904
Air Bags
The passenger air-bag is malfunctioning as the gel layer in the seat is malfunctioning.
ODI 11265915
Air Bags
The passenger side air bag sensor does not always know when an adult is seated in the front passenger seat. The passenger side airbag will remain off even when an adult is seated with the seat belt on. The airbag light will light up on the dash randomly but clears once the vehicle is shut off. This occurs while the vehicle is in motion and is concerning as the front passenger airbag would not deploy in a crash.
ODI 11265218
Air Bags
2017 subaru forester with 45,000 miles - air bag sensor went out unexpectedly (as shown by a red airbag light on the dashboard) air bag would not deploy if the car were to get into an accident even when there was a person in the passenger seat of the car. Light would indicate that there was an issue while driving at any speed. Light would turn off on occasion and then turn back on, even with no change in weight on…
ODI 11258773
Air Bags
My sms manual airbag warning came on and told me to refer to the manual. I saw my passenger airbag was no longer on, even though i had a passenger in the front seat belted in. I noticed this seems to be a common issue, one that is being investigated. For a 2017 vehicle, this should not be happening.
ODI 11257927
Air Bags
My subaru forrester 2017 airbag sensor came on for friday and saturday september 20 and 21 while driving and stationery in my driveway.took it to the dealer and no one was available to perform a diagnostic test. Schedule this monday 23 and the sensor required to one. Cost $961.00. Called subaru headquarters and asked about my extended warranty and does not cover. However since this was not my fault, they will do the…
ODI 11258003
Air Bags · Seats
Passenger airbag warning light comes on/ goes off intermittently. The light warns us that the airbag is off despite having a passenger in the seat. I have seen online that many people are having this problem so i wanted to log our issue with nhtsa as well. The vehicle has never deployed it airbags nor been in a front end collision.
ODI 11256607
Air Bags · Seats
While operating my subaru forester an icon appeared on the dash indicating there was an issue with the airbags, at the same time the warning light indicating that the passenger airbag was off even though my wife was seated in the passenger seat. I contacted the dealership and had the car examined and was told that the passenger occupancy sensor was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle is less than 3 years…
ODI 11256883
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
2017 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. *ld the consumer stated while attempting to park the vehicle, it accelerated in reverse. The vehicle drove over a curb and crashed into a tree. The brakes were inoperable. The key was removed from the ignition in order to bring the vehicle to a stop. The airbag did not deploy. *js
Crash reported
ODI 11258139
Air Bags · Seats
While traveling at any speed, the passenger air bag will switch to off. An error message will appear indicating that the srs airbag system needs checked. Issues appears to be located with the occupant detection system in the passenger seat. *dt *as
ODI 11256303
Air Bags
Airbag light stays on stating that the airbags are not functioning on the passenger side. Was told that this was my fault due to damage to the sensor? Not so. Only normal use, no damage, rarely anyone sitting there. $850 plus labor to replace. Said warranty would not cover it due to a small grease stain on seat.
ODI 11254293
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 subaru forester. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag and air bag on/off warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the air bag sensors might need to be replaced. The failure mileage was 98,000.
ODI 11254127
Air Bags
PASSENGER AIRBAG TURNS OFF RANDOMLY.
ODI 11253731
Air Bags
Red srs airbag warning light on solid above the speedometer. 'srs airbag system needs to be checked' message on multi-function screen. Amber " passenger airbag off" indicator lit while an adult passenger is present in the front passenger seat. Happens randomly, while vehicle in motion or stationary. Happens during routine driving. Indicators may or may not clear next time the vehicle is started. Took the vehicle to…
ODI 11256643
Air Bags · Body
Involved in a car accident that was where the subaru was t-boned on the passenger side, resulting in extensive damage. Both front and rear door and all paneling on the passenger side had to be replaced. The side airbags failed to deploy upon impact. My vehicle was moving at 40mph and the vehicle that hit me was going 20-30mph and accelerating. *dt *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11265346
Air Bags
On several occasions since august 2019-present the passenger side airbag warning light comes on regularly without cause regardless of a passenger being present in the car.
ODI 11256324
Air Bags
Passenger airbag intermittently goes off when there's an adult passenger properly seated in the seat while vehicle is in motion on the highway. The light in the center console goes from on to off, and the red srs airbag warning light in the driver's console comes on. The srs light can stay on for a couple days with vehicle stationary or in motion, then returns to normal. I've notified my local subaru dealer by email…
ODI 11245476