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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 25V889000

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Published December 22, 2025 · Recall initiated: December 18, 2025

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.

Recall details

Brand
SUBARU
Model
FORESTER
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Lot
2026 SUBARU FORESTER
Risk classification
V
Country
US
View official NHTSA notice

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