2026 SUBARU FORESTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 SUBARU FORESTER
The 2026 SUBARU FORESTER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Subaru of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2026 SUBARU FORESTER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2026 SUBARU FORESTER, potentially affecting up to 22,412 vehicles.
Recall 25V889000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 5,603 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 25V889000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 5,603 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 25V889000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 5,603 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 25V889000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 5,603 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 SUBARU FORESTER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 SUBARU FORESTER.
Safety Rating for the 2026 SUBARU FORESTER
The 2026 SUBARU FORESTER received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 SUBARU FORESTER
Subaru of America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 SUBARU FORESTER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WRG-25 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester Vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and bracket.
WRG-25 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester Vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and bracket.
SubaruNet Announcement — STRUCTURE:BODY
The purpose of this announcement is to communicate updates regarding the WRG-25 Rear Gate Stay Bracket Safety Recall.
WRH-25 — STRUCTURE:BODY
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles that may be equipped with a rear door latch with a damaged micro switch.
WRH-25 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles that may be equipped with a rear door latch with a damaged micro switch.
SubaruNet Announcement (W — STRUCTURE:BODY
This announcement is to inform that Subaru of American Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and bracket.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 SUBARU FORESTER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUBARU FORESTER
- 2021 SUBARU FORESTER — 265 complaints
- 2022 SUBARU FORESTER — 126 complaints
- 2023 SUBARU FORESTER — 92 complaints
- 2024 SUBARU FORESTER — 34 complaints
- 2025 SUBARU FORESTER — 69 complaints
- 2026 SUBARU FORESTER (current)
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- SUBARU ASCENT — 1,230 total complaints
- SUBARU WRX — 1,207 total complaints
- SUBARU SVX — 373 total complaints
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