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2026 Subaru Forester NHTSA recall campaigns

NHTSA returned 4 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.

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Source-backed lookup for the 2026 Subaru Forester returned 4 recall campaigns from the official NHTSA recall listing. The campaigns cover rear hatch support bracket hardware, power moonroof glass panel adhesion, an incorrect GAWR certification label, and the left-front lower control arm ball joint. This is a year, make, and model lookup; it is not VIN-specific and does not confirm repair status.

Rear hatch bracket

Campaign 25V889000 lists a rear hatch support bracket concern involving the body hatchback hinge and attachments component.

Moonroof glass panel

Campaign 26V346000 lists the sun/moon roof assembly and describes a glass panel that may detach from the vehicle.

Certification label

Campaign 26V436000 lists an equipment label issue tied to an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label.

Model year
2026
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Campaigns
4

Recall utility snapshot

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

4 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
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
1 campaign · 26V685000

Source field coverage

Remedy supplied 4 / 4
NHTSA remedy field present
Consequence supplied 4 / 4
NHTSA consequence field present
Dealer repair mentioned 4 / 4
Derived only from remedy text
Owner notification mentioned 3 / 4
Derived only from remedy text
Park guidance returned by NHTSA 0 / 4
Park-it or park-outside source flag present

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This page can show NHTSA campaigns returned for 2026 Subaru Forester, but it cannot confirm whether a specific VIN is affected, repaired, excluded, or still open.

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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 19, 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 Aug 7, 2026 Subaru of America, Inc. Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V685000 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Oct 19, 2026 Subaru of America, Inc. Park it: Not supplied
Park outside: Not supplied 		Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied

Recall timeline

  1. Campaign 25V889000

    STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

  2. Campaign 26V346000

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

  3. Campaign 26V685000

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

  4. Campaign 26V436000

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Source coverage

Lookup type
Year, make, and model
Official source
NHTSA recalls
Recall count
4
Campaign detail rows
4
Campaign numbers
25V889000, 26V346000, 26V436000, 26V685000
Last checked
Nov 2, 2026
Fact age
3 days old
VIN status
VIN check required

Campaign numbers

25V889000 26V346000 26V436000 26V685000

Campaign details

Details returned by the current NHTSA lookup.

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Campaign 25V889000 · Received Dec 19, 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 Aug 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 27, 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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Campaign 26V685000 · Received Oct 19, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied
Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.
Consequence
A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the left-front lower control arm ball joint assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI26.

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 4 recall campaigns.
Which campaign numbers were found?
25V889000, 26V346000, 26V436000, 26V685000
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?
Nov 2, 2026 These NHTSA facts are 3 days old.

What this page cannot confirm

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