Subaru recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Forester 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V889000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 18, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jan 29, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,603
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 11, 2025 to Oct 30, 2025
- Part
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments
- Maker's own recall number
- WRG-25
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Suspension Oct 19, 2026
- Subaru recall: Equipment Jul 7, 2026
- Subaru recall: Visibility May 28, 2026
- Subaru recall: Child seat Jun 19, 2025
- Subaru recall: Wheels Jan 23, 2025
- Subaru recall: Power train Nov 9, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.