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2026 Subaru Forester — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Mar 2026 to Mar 2026
The most reported issue is unknown or other problems (1 complaints).
Open Safety Recalls (1)
NHTSA Campaign: 25V889000
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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.
Risk: A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
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 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.
Owner-Reported Issues (1 of 1)
Unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your wireless charging pad doesn't keep your phone stable while driving. Your phone will start charging when stationary, but once the vehicle moves, the phone bounces off the pad and stops charging. You've tried different phone cases and multiple phones without success, making this feature unusable and distracting while driving.
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