Subaru Forester tire blowout problems

Filed Dec 25, 2025 · Wheels · GA

I had a tire rotation at my Subaru dealer in 12/2024. Two weeks later I had a flat and could not break two lug nuts. Tire repair dealer found that the lug bolts had been stripped. I had the remaining lug bolts examined by the dealer and a 3rd was found stripped. All three had to be replaced. I underwent tire rotation on 12/11/2025 and dealer found a fourth lug bolt stripped which needed replacement. I was assured this was not the fault of the mechanics and was instead told that this was a manufacturer problem with the lug bolts. If this is true, there are a host of Subaru's out there with lug nuts that cannot be user removed to repair a flat. Although when stripped, the lug nuts are apparently firmly attached, does this represent a wheel / tire failure issue? Thanks for your attention.

Filed Jan 24, 2024 · Acceleration, Airbags · 55,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2017 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that after driving into a parking space in a parking lot with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle jolted and veered to the right. The passenger's side of the vehicle hit the driver's side of another occupied vehicle. The other vehicle was scratched and there was no injury sustained. The contact stated she then reversed out of the parking space, and the vehicle made an abnormal growling sound. The vehicle then accelerated unintendedly while reversing. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal continuously but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact then shifted into drive (D), and the vehicle accelerated increasingly. The contact swerved and hit another unoccupied vehicle; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate unintendedly. The contact stated that she then attempted to drive into a tree to stop the vehicle, but a high curb caused the contact to miss the tree, and the vehicle crashed into an unoccupied vehicle that was parked behind the tree. The vehicle then stopped. The unoccupied vehicle then hit another vehicle, which caused a train of reaction that involved 6 unoccupied vehicles. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that an unknown rear tire blew out, and the vehicle was severely damaged. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The insurance company then towed the vehicle to another lot, where it was totaled. There was no police report filed. The contact sustained pain in the right SI joint and on the right leg. The contact stated that the incident might have intensified her pre-existing neck injury. The contact also sustained mental and emotional trauma. The contact received medical assistance and was undergoing physical therapy. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2023 · Tires · WI

Tire size: P225/60R/17 98T Was driving around a roundabout @ about 25mph. There was a "Bang" and the right front tire went instantly flat. At no time did the vehicle either hit an object on the road or a curb. Vehicle was pulled over immediately. There is no rim damage that might indicate a curb strike. Upon examination of the tire there is a 2 inch rip in the sidewall of the tire. The tires (4) had been installed on the car @ 20,988 miles. They had been rotated at 27,427 miles. The blowout occurred @ 33,721 miles (12,733 miles from installation. I was told that there is no warranty on the tire(s) since we were not the original owner of the car when they were installed.

Filed Jul 11, 2022 · Tires · CT

2015 subaru forester. Consumer writes in regard to defective firestone tires. The consumer state the tread separated from the tire and needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 21, 2021 · Tires · FL

Tire developed a bubble in the sidewall about 1.5" in diameter and 3/4" high. Tire removed from service and replaced as a safety issue. I have the tire in my storage. Car is a Subaru Forester used light duty and on paved roads. Approximately 75% to 80% of tread remaining. TPMS operational, so tire was not run low on air. When tire pressure removed (to replace tire), bubble disappeared. Vehicle has 70,000 miles. Vendor declined to reimburse.

Filed Feb 26, 2020 · 52,000 miles · FL

Black foam insulation keeps falling out of my windshield. They have already replaced my windshield previously and had the same problem. They previously put me in a loaner while windshield was on back order. It was a safety concern that the windshield might blow out. They are now telling me this time that this is a known problem problem with the forester. The service advisor told me to just push it back in with a ruler or just pull it out. How can this be a safe solution. What if I have no insulation left ? Is my windshield going to blow out ? Is it loose now ? I have a brand new grandson, should I be putting him in my car with a fear of the windshield blowing out ? They keep telling me that some guy named liam from nj will be calling me back. He hasn't called yet and it is almost a week now. Can you please get me some answers about the foam insulation falling out. The dealership keeps telling me to get a ruler and push back in or just pull it out.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · NY

Like many others - rear coil spring has broken at 60,000 miles. This is a huge safety issue as it may cause severed brake like with immediate loss of braking or tire blowout. Subaru has an updated spring and of course, will recommend replacing both springs and alignment at our expense. Dealer is taking pictures and will advocate for us but

Filed Jul 15, 2019 · Suspension · 53,000 miles · PA

Rear driver's side coil spring broke while vehicle was stationary. It broke in the same spot as so many others have reported recently, having completely rusted from the inside out in a small spot on the bottom. Unacceptable to happen with a 5 year old vehicle and very, very dangerous as this could have happened while driving causing a loss of control over the vehicle and/or a tire blowout from the spring breaking. This is a defective part on the 2014 subaru forester and really should be an official recall asap before someone gets seriously hurt.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Wheels · 7,626 miles · WA

Apparent defective valves on yokohama geolander g91-f stock tires that came with the new vehicle. Car with only 7,626 miles, minimal tread wear, traveling on highway @ 65mph low tire pressure indicator comes on, and ~ 5 sec later the rear driver's side tire just completely shredding. Outside wall completely separating and tire valve nowhere to be found. Driven mini spare to local firestone tire center. Told to keep the tire as evidence, no puncture noted. Not one month later, low pressure light again while driving @ 65mph on another highway, this time the front passenger tire now with a leak. Checked and stopped multiple times to ensure only a slow leak. Able to be seen at a nearby costco tire center and diagnosed with a slow leak coming from the tire valve. 2 different stock yokohama tires both with very low miles, one with devastating blow out apparently occurring about the tire valve, the second tire with a slow defective valve leak. No punctures noted when examined at either tire center.

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Wheels · 15,600 miles · NC

Right rear tire blowout on interstate 40 while driving 70 MPH. Yokahama tire was shredded by time I pulled over to side of road. Tires only had 15,600 miles on them. If not for all wheel drive, I might not be here to write this. After looking at consumer affairs site with many pictures similar to mine of shredded yokahama tires, I replaced all with michelin. Tire size was 2256017 which has not been recalled but should be. I have pictures of shredded tire.