NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Subaru Forester
The 2026 Subaru Forester has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Subaru dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2026 Subaru Forester, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NHTSA #25V889000Reported December 18, 2025 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Free 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.