2022 Subaru Forester: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints for the 2022 Subaru Forester that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763953 (filed 09/13/2026): “On two occasions now, one on xxx and another in xxx our vehicle initiated a pre collision breaking sequence with no visible object in our path. on xxx this occurred while turning off of a main road into a shopping center located on route xxx in [xxx]. i was traveling at about 15-20mph with no cars i…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11758116 (filed 08/19/2026): “On 8/15/2026 my car's eyesight system falsely automatically engaged pre-collision braking on a clear road with no cars, obstacles or potholes ahead, on a sunny day, accelerating at 10–15 mph from a traffic light stop. the car was brought to an abrupt stop with no warning beeps from the eyesight syst…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11749419 (filed 07/09/2026): “While driving my 2022 subaru forester, the factory eyesight autonomous safety system completely failed and disabled itself permanently. the total system shutdown caused an immediate loss of pre-collision emergency braking, lane change detection, and adaptive cruise control, creating an active highwa…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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