2025 Subaru Forester: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for the 2025 Subaru Forester that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11773146 (filed 10/23/2026): “There have been intermittent failures of numerous vehicle systems over the last 4 months. some of these systems have impacted the cars safety systems including but not limited to steering, braking, collision avoidance, inability to enter vehicle in an unfamiliar location and stranding owner hundreds…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751330 (filed 07/18/2026): “I have been having problems with my 2025 subaru forester since i purchased it. it has failed multiple times to alert me of people and cars when i am backing up. i have rctw on my vehicle .sometimes it alerts me when there is a car or person is coming behind me ,sometimes it doesn't. i have a video …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751331 (filed 07/18/2026): “I have been having problems with my 2025 subaru forester since i purchased it. it has failed multiple times to alert me of people and cars when i am backing up. i have rctw on my vehicle .sometimes it alerts me when there is a car or person is coming behind me ,sometimes it doesn't. i have a video …”
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: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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