Recalls
2026
Subaru
Forester
2026 Subaru Forester recalls

Recall records

2026 Subaru Forester NHTSA recall campaigns

NHTSA returned 3 recall campaigns for 2026 Subaru Forester: 25V889000, 26V346000, and 26V436000. Affected components include structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments, visibility:sun/moon roof assembly and equipment:other:labels. This page summarizes NHTSA campaign details, consequences, remedies, source links, and VIN-specific limits.

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Recall readout

Source-backed notes from the current NHTSA recall facts.

Not VIN-specific

Source-backed recall records for the 2026 Subaru Forester list 3 campaigns from NHTSA. The returned items cover a rear hatch support bracket concern, a power moonroof glass panel concern, and an incorrect GAWR certification label. This is a year, make, and model lookup; it is not VIN-specific and does not confirm repair status.

25V889000

Rear hatch support bracket may detach without prior warning; Subaru says dealers will inspect and replace parts if needed.

26V346000

Power moonroof glass panel may have been improperly bonded and could detach; Subaru says dealers will inspect adhesion and replace the panel assembly if needed.

26V436000

Certification label may show an incorrect GAWR; Subaru says it will mail a new label or install one at a dealer, free of charge.

Model year

2026

Make

Subaru

Model

Forester

Campaigns

Recall utility snapshot

Source-backed checks that make this page useful beyond a single recall count.

3 source rows

Component breakdown

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: 1 campaign · 25V889000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: 1 campaign · 26V346000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: 1 campaign · 26V436000

Source field coverage

Remedy supplied 3 / 3: NHTSA remedy field present
Consequence supplied 3 / 3: NHTSA consequence field present
Dealer repair mentioned 3 / 3: Derived only from remedy text
Owner notification mentioned 2 / 3: Derived only from remedy text
Park guidance returned by NHTSA 0 / 3: Park-it or park-outside source flag present

VIN handoff

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Campaign comparison

One row per NHTSA campaign returned for this year, make, and model lookup.

Campaign	Component	Report date	Manufacturer	Park guidance	Source fields
25V889000	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	Dec 18, 2025	Subaru of America, Inc.	Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied	Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V346000	VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	May 28, 2026	Subaru of America, Inc.	Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied	Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V436000	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS	Jul 7, 2026	Subaru of America, Inc.	Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied	Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied

Recall timeline

Dec 18, 2025

Campaign 25V889000

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
May 28, 2026

Campaign 26V346000

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Jul 7, 2026

Campaign 26V436000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Source coverage

Lookup type: Year, make, and model
Official source: NHTSA recalls
Recall count: 3
Campaign detail rows: 3
Campaign numbers: 25V889000, 26V346000, 26V436000
Last checked: Sep 14, 2026
Fact age: 3 days old
VIN status: VIN check required

Campaign numbers

25V889000 26V346000 26V436000

Campaign details

Details returned by the current NHTSA lookup.

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Campaign 25V889000 · Received Dec 18, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied

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

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Campaign 26V346000 · Received May 28, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied

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

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign 26V436000 · Received Jul 7, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied

Summary: 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."
Consequence: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 were mailed August 24, 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.

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Recall questions

Answers based on the current NHTSA year, make, and model lookup.

Not VIN-specific

Does 2026 Subaru Forester have recall campaigns?: Yes. This NHTSA year, make, and model lookup returned 3 recall campaigns.
Which campaign numbers were found?: 25V889000, 26V346000, 26V436000
Does this verify a specific VIN?: No. This does not verify whether a specific VIN is affected or repaired.
Where should this be verified?: Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup or dealer service records before making a repair, purchase, or ownership decision. The source link on this page opens the official year, make, and model lookup used for this page.
When was this checked?: Sep 14, 2026 These NHTSA facts are 3 days old.

What this page cannot confirm

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