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Subaru Forester Hybrid recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the Subaru Forester Hybrid, covering model years 2025 to 2026, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 2 model years with data (2025–2026)
  • latest recall 26V436000 (reported Jul 7, 2026)

Subaru Forester Hybrid recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Forester Hybrid, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2025 to 2026. The 2025 and 2026 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 3 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Park Outside” advisory
Subaru Forester Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2025: 2 campaigns2026: 2 campaigns

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V436000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2025–2026

    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 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."

    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 were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.

    Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V346000

    Reported

    Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    Model year 2026

    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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

    Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 26V106000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap

    Model year 2025

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to limit the fuel level to 50% until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the fuel filler cap gasket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 16, 2026.

    Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Subaru Forester Hybrid questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the Subaru Forester Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Subaru Forester Hybrid, covering model years 2025 to 2026. The most recent, 26V436000, was reported on July 7, 2026 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 2025 and 2026 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Subaru Forester Hybrid model years do the recalls cover?

The 3 campaigns cover model years 2025 to 2026. The 2025 and 2026 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name Forester Hybrid, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Subaru Forester Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Subaru dealer.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.