Collection: Subaru Forester Tail Lights (2009–2016)
Replacement tail lights for your Subaru Forester (2009–2016). Incandescent and LED tail lamps for the 3rd and 4th generations — driver side, passenger side, and matched pairs. Two generations span these years, and they do not interchange — confirm yours below. Fast shipping across Canada.
Forester Tail Light Buying Guide (2009–2016)
Two generations, two fitments
Forester tail lamps split at the 2014 redesign: 2009–2013 (3rd gen, SH) and 2014–2016 (4th gen, SJ). They do not interchange. The 2014 redesign changed the tail lamp shape and mounting completely.
| Year Range |
Generation |
Tail Light Notes |
| 2009–2013 |
3rd gen (SH) |
Incandescent standard; LED on upper trims |
| 2014–2016 |
4th gen (SJ) |
Incandescent standard; LED on upper trims; shared fitment with 2017–2018 |
The dog car’s tailgate
The Forester is the definitive dog-owner’s SUV — and dogs mean constant tailgate use: crates, gear, muddy paws, loading at trailheads. The tailgate area takes more abuse here than on almost any other crossover. Cracked from loading is the classic Forester tail light story, and the fix is a direct bolt-in.
Incandescent vs. LED
Both generations used incandescent tail lamps as standard, with LED units on upper trims. Replacing like-for-like is simplest.
Checklist before ordering
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Generation — 2009–2013 vs. 2014–2016; the 2014 redesign is a hard split.
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Incandescent or LED — match your factory setup.
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Side — driver, passenger, or matched pair.
All orders ship from within Canada with 30-day returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will 2012 Forester tail lights fit my 2015?
No. The 2014 redesign brought the 4th generation (SJ) with completely different tail lamps. 2009–2013 and 2014–2018 are not interchangeable.
Will 2018 Forester tail lights fit my 2016?
Yes — the 2018 is the same 4th generation (SJ) with identical tail lamp fitment.
My tailgate gets loaded constantly and the lens cracked. Easy fix?
Yes — the classic Forester story. Factory connectors, basic hand tools, minutes per side.
Are LED tail lights available for these years?
Upper trims came with LED tail lamps from the factory. Match your trim’s factory spec for a direct bolt-in.
How fast is shipping within Canada?
Orders ship from within Canada with tracked delivery, and every tail light is covered by our 30-day return policy.
