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2020 Subaru Forester Lights Problems

3 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2020Dec 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (3)

criticalEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Oct 2020

LED adaptive headlights blind oncoming drivers. I have many drivers flashing their high beams at me when driving on low beam setting with fog lights off. New cars with LED headlights unless on flat roads cause temporary blindness in people with sensitive eyes during hours of darkness.

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NHTSA #: 11366273
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Dec 2025

Since I purchased my Subaru Forester new in 2020, people regularly flash their high beams at me at night when my low beams are on, because they think I have my high beams on. I also flash my high beams at cars when I think they have their high beams on then they do the same, to show me they have their low beams on.

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NHTSA #: 11706366
lowEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Jan 2020

With the headlight switch in the off position and the gear shifter is moved into either the reverse or drive position the shifter seems to activate the rear tail lights to light up and stay on. This action is occurring more and more frequent. This occurs backing out of the driveway, going down the highway, etc.

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NHTSA #: 11297185

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