2025 Subaru Forester: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2025 Subaru Forester that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771699 (filed 10/16/2026): “My car came to a sudden and immediate stop, causing the car behind me to collide with my rear end. in researching this, i have discovered that my car make and model are subject to a class action suit for what is called "phantom braking." i was not injured but the driver of the other car claimed that…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769828 (filed 10/08/2026): “On october 7, 2026 at approximately 7:40 pm, the eyesight system inexplicably stopped working with a warning light notification. prior to the eyesight failure, the touchscreen froze completely with subsequent inability to control the climate and other control options. after pulling over and stopping…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767004 (filed 09/25/2026): “I had made a right turn onto an avenue, then crossed another main avenue that breaks up the first avenue, and attempted to continue onto the original avenue. suddenly, before i could continue to drive down the avenue and complete the maneuver, the pre-collision breaking system activated (i could se…”
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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