2012 SUBARU FORESTER Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2012 Subaru Forester has 4 recalls, the most serious being a front passenger airbag inflator that can rupture explosively and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a serious risk of injury to occupants. Two recalls involve the seatbelt system. The front seatbelt force-limiter may not function correctly in a crash, which means the belt might not adequately restrain the occupant. In the rear center seat, the automatic locking retractor does not meet federal lockability requirements, so a child safety seat installed there may not stay secured in a crash. There is also an exterior lighting issue where moisture can work its way into the puddle light circuit board or connector, potentially causing a short circuit in that system.