2015 Subaru Forester Lights Problems
10 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (1)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
Owner Complaints (10)
This complaint is potentially related to NHTSA recall id number :19v149 while we have not noticed break lights not operating properly, the vehicle has been rear ended twice, in 2017 and in 2018, possibly indicating that break switch was intermittently faulty.
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This car was repaired under campaign 19v149000 on july 27 for the brake light switch issue. Since the repair of the recall, I have taken my car back to international subaru in tinley park, il for follow up service related to the replacement part.
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Drivers side brake light was out. Removed lighting assembly and found blackened bulb and what appeared to be burn marks on the lamp holder. Inspected other bulb holders in the same assembly and found no other blackened bulbs or burned holders.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v149000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v149000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v149000 (exterior lighting) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v149000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v149000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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While driving at night, another driver let us know that our tail lights were not on even though the headlights were working. Also, the bright headlights are not working. Brake lights, emergency flashers, and turn signals are still working.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 subaru forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v149000 (exterior lighting). The contact called carlsen subaru at 888-520-5916 (located at 480 veterans blvd, redwood city, ca 94063) and was informed that the parts were not available.
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