2026 Subaru Forester recalls

4 safety recalls, 34 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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4Recalls
34Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Subaru Forester recall list

Suspension recall

Do not drive26V-685
October 19, 2026 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Equipment recall

26V-436
July 8, 2026 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Problem
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 risk
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.

Visibility recall

26V-346
May 28, 2026 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Problem
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 risk
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.

Structure recall

25V-889
December 19, 2025 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Problem
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 risk
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.

2026 Subaru Forester owner complaints

34 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System8
Unknown or Other7
Forward Collision Avoidance7
Visibility/Wiper6
Structure4
Power Train2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Visibility2
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes1

Recent complaints

October 27, 2026Structure

At only 800 miles of ownership, the moonroof had a leak that allowed water penetration into the cabin.

October 26, 2026Exterior Lighting

The contact owns a 2026 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the headlights activated but failed to illuminate beyond 80 ft. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the headlight aim adjustment was low, and that an auto-headlight leveling beam computer system reinitialization was required. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH in a construction zone, the vehicle was pulling toward the construction cones. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the EyeSight computer programming was unfinished. The dealer performed an EyeSight calibration A-DC ratio from 0 percent to

October 25, 2026Unknown or Other

Just bought a 2026 Subaru forester on August 30, 2026. It was a floor model. Never used the moonroof or opened the sliding cover except for day 1 when showing my kids, and second time was today, October 23rd. Noticed a big hairline crack. I can feel like crack from the outside, but not from the inside. The line is fine and thin starting from the front edge to 2/3 of the glass. Found out there’s a recall on this problem, but my vin # is not part of it. Online images confirm other people’s cracked moonroof on their 2026 forester look the same. Wondering why my vin doesn’t confirm. Will be calling service dept.

October 24, 2026Electrical SystemStructureVisibility/Wiper

UPDATE TO EXISTING ODI 11761974 - 2026 Forester Wilderness - WRF-26 Power Moonroof Glass Adhesion Recall / 26V346000 Component/system failed: Power moonroof tracking assembly bonding area / roof panel paint. Available for inspection upon request, garaged, unrepaired with exposed bare metal. On 08/18/2026 at 3364 miles dealer completed WRF-26 recall and marked PASSED. On same repair order same day same dealer documented: "YELLOW FLUID COMING OUT OF DRIVERS SIDE OF SUNROOF CAUSING DAMAGE TO PAINT. DOWN TO BARE METAL AT THIS TIME." Macro photos taken BEFORE that RO was opened on 08/18 at 07:35 AM show yellow/orange chemical extruding FROM UNDER black rubber tracking channel seal, not deposited

October 22, 2026Power TrainElectrical System

On Thursday October 1st upon leaving work the dashboard and infotainment system glitched and rebooted while driving. I thought I was seeing things. I was stopping at a stop sign ad paying attention to the road. Everything seemed fine at that point. On October 3rd while driving approximately 45 MPH our 2026 Subaru Forester stalled and quit running without any warning or warning lights. Both the dashboard lights and the infotainment system went black then came back on. After restarting the car the transmission would not engage. Subaru of America had it towed to the closest dealership. A loaner was obtained. Said dealership found nothing and said car was good to go. Upon pick up a buzzing sound

2026 Subaru Forester crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 SUBARU FORESTER SUV N/A AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Subaru Forester: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 17.4%.

2026 Subaru Forester recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Subaru Forester have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2026 Subaru Forester. The most recent, filed October 19, 2026, concerns the suspension.

What are the most common 2026 Subaru Forester problems?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (8 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2026 Subaru Forester safe?

The 2026 Subaru Forester earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Subaru Forester?

Contact any authorized Subaru dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.