Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Forester vehicles
— Recall Campaign #25V889000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,603 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
25V889000
| Manufacturer: | Subaru of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 18, 2025 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 25V889000 |
| Units affected: | 5,603 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.