NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Subaru Forester recall: Rear Hatch Support Bracket May Fail
- Recall number
- 25V889000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Structure
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 5603
- Hazard tags
- Fall Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Structure
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru | Forester | 2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
What should you 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.
Manufacturer campaign number
WRG-25
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V889000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.