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2018 Subaru Forester

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

2 current

Combined

9.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,945

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021466 · manufacturer campaign WRG-21

29 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: Ascent 2019 · BRZ 2018–2019 · Forester 2018 · Impreza 2018–2019 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.

13,717 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019492 · manufacturer campaign WUM-98

4 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: Forester 2015–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger occupant detection system (ODS) may malfunction. This could cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated.

Why it matters

An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the ODS sensor mat harness. It will be replaced if necessary.

35,806 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 62% of 180 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
223 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Subaru Forester. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Subaru Forester get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Subaru Forester at 9.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 223 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Subaru Forester for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,945 in fuel, producing roughly 4,389 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.