2021 Subaru Forester Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 211 owner complaints for the 2021 Subaru Forester. The EPA rates it 29 MPG combined.
- Recalls
- 0
- Owner complaints
- 211
- Crashes / fires reported
- 16 / 5
- EPA combined
- 29 MPG
2021 Subaru Forester recalls
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2021 Subaru Forester as of Oct 26, 2026.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2021 Subaru Forester problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Visibility/Wiper76
- Unknown or Other42
- Engine33
- Electrical System33
- Forward Collision Avoidance17
- Power Train15
- Visibility14
- Vehicle Speed Control12
2021 Subaru Forester gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester AWD | 2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,200 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2021 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2021 Subaru Forester as of Oct 26, 2026.
What are the most common 2021 Subaru Forester problems?
Owners filed 211 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are visibility/wiper (76), unknown or other (42), engine (33).
What gas mileage does the 2021 Subaru Forester get?
The EPA rates the 2021 Subaru Forester at 29 MPG combined (best version: 26 city / 33 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.