How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid have?

The 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid has an open recall?

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2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 610,900 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 20, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 26V436000 2026-07-07 541,237 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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 are expected to be mailed August 25, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact…

VISIBILITY 26V346000 2026-05-28 69,663 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid as of July 20, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.