2023 Subaru Forester: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2023 Subaru Forester that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11753115 (filed 07/27/2026): “Eyesight collision braking system engaged as i was rolling up my driveway to go into garage. garage door was rolling up and was about 5 feet off the ground when anti collision system engaged and slammed the brakes on. i was going under 1 mph and would not have hit the door. it beeped right before …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11749571 (filed 07/10/2026): “The contact owned a 2023 subaru forester. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated, and the forward collision avoidance system was inoperative, causing the front center of the vehicle to crash into five other vehicles while trying to stop t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11706572 (filed 12/22/2025): “In three years i've had the automatic emergency braking system engage and almost cause accidents several times. the breaking system engages when it's not needed. going down a road driving straight at 25 mph, no obstacles in road and breaks engage. verry scarry, what if i was going 65 mph on the h…”
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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