2026 Subaru Forester
1 Recalls for 2026 Subaru Forester
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
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| 1970-01-01 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 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.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the rear hatch support brackets and, if necessary, replace the stay and support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 16, 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. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2026 Subaru Forester
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0 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2026 Subaru Forester
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0 Investigations for 2026 Subaru Forester
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11 Service Alerts for 2026 Subaru Forester
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-19 | STRUCTURE:BODY
This announcement is to provide information on the repair procedure for vehicles in retailer inventory affected. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-19 | 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-12 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces a new diagnostic procedure for the wireless charger. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-08 | ENGINE
This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-12-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Subaru service article locator. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Subaru service article locator. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces reprogramming file that provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-06 | STRUCTURE:BODY
This Bulletin announces changes to the replacement procedure due to a design difference between Japan-produced bumpers and SIA-produced bumpers. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2025-11-13 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin announces the service procedure for battery replacement on 2025MY Forester in the event of battery replacement. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2026 Subaru Forester
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