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2026 Subaru Forester Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Subaru Forester, most often about the visibility and wipers (25% of complaints). It is 27th of 27 Forester model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2026 Subaru Forester problems
Visibility and wipers
7 complaints · 25%Parts named most often: windshield, rearview mirrors/devices.
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 21%Electrical
6 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: wiring.
The contact owns a 2026 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the engine sputtered before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with an inoperable fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure returned three weeks later. The vehicle was taken back…
Driver assistance
6 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, blind spot detection.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2026 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the engine sputtered before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with an inoperable fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure returned three weeks later. The vehicle was taken back…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2026 Subaru Forester recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: An incorrect gawr label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Body and structure: hinge and attachments
Risk: A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2026 Subaru Forester
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Subaru Forester?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (7 complaints); other or unspecified (6 complaints); electrical (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Forester have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 7, 2026 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2026 a bad year for the Subaru Forester?
- It is 27th of 27 Forester model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.