# 2013 SUBARU FORESTER — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `2255791` · 2026-10-12 · Subaru of America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUBARU
- **Model:** FORESTER
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Subaru of America, Inc.
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
I was driving my 2013 Subaru Forester on 10.11.2026 and the engine caught fire driving at 35-40mph.  I immediately stopped, and turned off the car.  Fire Dept and Police responded and put out the fire.  The fire was an oil fire is my best guess (blown head gasket?).  The head gasket had been replaced by the dealer (Don Miller Subaru East- Madison) per a warranty at 100K.  The mileage now is 165K.  I and my partner are safe and not injured.  I have reported this to Subaru America (Corporate) as well.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*