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Buying a used 2026 Subaru Forester? Check these 4 recalls first

4 NHTSA recalls · 35 owner complaints on file · 1 do-not-drive

The 2026 Forester has 4 recalls. The front suspension joint separation recall carries a stop-driving instruction, making VIN applicability and documented resolution especially important. Other recalls concern a rear hatch support bracket that may detach, loose moonroof glass, and an incorrect weight-rating label. The 35 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by electrical system at 9 and forward collision avoidance at 8, with visibility/wiper at 6. These reports do not establish the condition of a particular vehicle.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm whether the stop-driving suspension recall applies and is resolved.
3. Verify recall work for the hatch bracket, moonroof glass, and weight label.
4. Ask about electrical faults, collision-avoidance alerts, and wiper problems.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Subaru dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2026 Subaru Forester

What owners have reported to NHTSA

35 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2019
• 2024
• 2025
• All Forester recalls