2022 Subaru Forester

Specs, fuel economy, oil capacity, recalls, and reliability for the 2022 Subaru Forester.

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S7)
Fuel type
Regular
Vehicle class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
City MPG
26
Highway MPG
33
Combined MPG
29
Est. annual fuel cost
$1,500

Forester reliability score

71/ 100Good

Scored from NHTSA consumer complaint volume and severity for this model year. Most-reported component: Visibility/wiper.

Complaints
131
Crashes
11
Fires
10
Injuries
7

2022 Forester oil capacity & type

Viscosity
0W-20
Oil type
Full Synthetic
Capacity (with filter)
5.1 qt
Capacity (without filter)
4.6 qt
OEM spec
API SP
OEM oil filter
Subaru 15208AA15A
Drain plug torque
44 Nm (32 ft-lbs)
Drain plug socket
17 mm

2022 Subaru Forester recalls

1 NHTSA safety recall on file.

  1. 23V755000

    Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow…

    An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing…

What's on this 2022 Subaru Forester page

  • Subaru Forester engine specs and horsepower
  • EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Forester — city, highway, and combined MPG
  • Oil capacity and recommended viscosity for the Forester
  • Active NHTSA safety recalls and technical service bulletins
  • Reliability score and commonly reported Forester issues
  • Towing & payload ratings (for Subaru trucks and SUVs)
  • Manufacturer maintenance schedule by mileage

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2022 Subaru Forester — Specs, Recalls, Oil & MPG