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2026 Subaru Forester recall: hinge and attachments

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 18, 2025. It covers about 5,603 vehicles.

vehicles affected
5,603
reported
Dec 18, 2025
owners notified
Jan 29, 2026
related complaints
4

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

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.
Risk
A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 on December 20, 2025.

Recall number 25V889000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about body problems.

2026 Subaru Forester

Questions about recall 25V889000

Is there a recall on the 2026 Subaru Forester hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 25V889000, reported on December 18, 2025, covers about 5,603 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V889000?

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 on December 20, 2025.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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