2026 Subaru Forester — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
Published December 22, 2025 · Recall initiated: December 18, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V889000, published December 22, 2025 and initiated December 18, 2025. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2026 Subaru Forester — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- FORESTER
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2026 SUBARU FORESTER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2026 Subaru Forester — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V889000 on December 22, 2025. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: FORESTER.