2026 Subaru Forester VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability
The 2026 Subaru Forester has good reliability. There are 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Subaru Forester.
Forester reliability snapshot
Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.
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2026 Forester recalls (1)
Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2026 Forester. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
- STRUCTURENHTSA 25V889000Dec 18, 2025
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.
Consequence: A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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2026 Subaru Forester resale snapshot
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Reliability verdict for the 2026 Subaru Forester
With a 76/100 score against an 81/100 segment average, the 2026 Subaru Forester rates below the class norm for reliability. That gap points to slightly higher buyer exposure than most direct peers based on the index, even if it does not indicate a high-risk outlier.
Complaint data shows no reported issues and no meaningful concentration in any category, suggesting an absence of recurring owner-reported problems in the available record. Recall activity is limited, with only a single recall noted, which keeps formal corrective actions relatively low.
Overall, the data supports a moderate risk level: clean complaint history and limited recalls, but a reliability score that trails the segment average.
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2026 Subaru Forester — Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Subaru Forester reliable?
With a 76/100 score against an 81/100 segment average, the 2026 Subaru Forester rates below the class norm for reliability. That gap points to slightly higher buyer exposure than most direct peers based on the index, even if it does not indicate a high-risk outlier.
How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Forester have?
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2026 Subaru Forester. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
What are the most common 2026 Subaru Forester problems?
No widely reported problem categories are on file for the 2026 Subaru Forester.
Should I run a VIN check on a 2026 Subaru Forester?
Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2026 Subaru Forester, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.