2018 Subaru Forester
2018 Subaru Forester in NHTSA data: length 460 cm, curb weight 1,498–1,649 kg and 3 recall campaigns.
2018 Subaru Forester at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2018 Subaru Forester. Overall length is 460 cm (181.1 in), width 180 cm, height 174 cm and wheelbase 264 cm (103.9 in). Curb weight is 1,498–1,649 kg (3,303–3,635 lb). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 460 cm (2017: 460 cm) and curb weight 1,498–1,649 kg (2017: 1,498–1,649 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORESTER 4DR SUV 2.0XT | 460 cm181.1 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 174 cm68.5 in | 264 cm103.9 in | 1,649 kg3,635 lb |
| FORESTER 4DR SUV 2.5i | 460 cm181.1 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 174 cm68.5 in | 264 cm103.9 in | 1,498 kg3,303 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2018 Subaru Forester
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V587000 | 29 July 2021 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. |
| 19V701000 | 3 October 2019 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen. |
| 18V455000 | 10 July 2018 | TIRES | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.