# 2023 SUBARU FORESTER — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `2147559` · 2025-11-10 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** FORESTER
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
Vehicle had just received an oil change at the dealership and the car caught fire. Oil leaked onto the catalytic converter and ignited. Car was a total loss. After my own review, there are several instances of this happening and many customers have experienced similar fires. The oil filter is inverted which makes leaks more susceptible
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