2026 Subaru Forester Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2026 Subaru Forester. Part of Generation 6 — 2025–present.

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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
1
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Recalls for 2026 Subaru Forester

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,603 vehicles.

25V889000Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments
~5,603 affected

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.

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2026 Subaru Forester — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2026 Subaru Forester reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2026 Subaru Forester has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
Does the 2026 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,603 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2026 Subaru Forester?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Subaru Forester reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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