2026 Subaru Forester Problems, Recalls & Reliability
18 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2026 Subaru Forester, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2026 sits among all Forester years
What owners report
Recalls (3)
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…
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 are…
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.
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.…
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.
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…
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2026 Subaru Forester reliable?
The 2026 Subaru Forester drew 18 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2019).
What are the most common 2026 Subaru Forester problems?
The top reported problems for the 2026 Subaru Forester are driver assistance (5 complaints), visibility & wipers (4), and electrical (4).
Does the 2026 Subaru Forester have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2026 Subaru Forester. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.