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2026 Subaru Forester Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Jul 7, 2026

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Subaru Forester average of 5.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Structure › Body › Hatchback / Liftgate › Hinge And Attachments, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2026 Subaru Forester recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 26V436000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Jul 7, 2026

What is recalled

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."

Safety consequence

An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 25, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 26V346000

Visibility › Sun/moon Roof Assembly

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported May 28, 2026

What is recalled

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles. The sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, allowing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.

Safety consequence

A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the glass panel assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRF-26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 25V889000

Structure › Body › Hatchback / Liftgate › Hinge And Attachments

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Reported Dec 18, 2025

What is recalled

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket which can detach without prior warning.

Safety consequence

A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the rear hatch support brackets and, if necessary, replace the stay and support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-25. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Subaru Forester model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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Other 2026 Subaru recall reports

2026 Subaru Ascent1 campaign

2026 Subaru Forester recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Forester have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2026 Subaru Forester. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2026 Subaru Forester?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology