The worst 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid problems
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Recalls 2
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
- Risk
- An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
Recall number 26V436000 · Recall details
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles. The sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, allowing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the glass panel assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRF-26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on beginning May 29, 2026.
Recall number 26V346000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid 62
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is an update announcement regarding the TechShare & NorthStar Integration
- This announcement provides information on the connected services platform for Subaru EVs.
- This bulletin provides a step-by-step diagnostic procedure for resolving Remote Engine Start (RES)...
- This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but...
- This announcement provides information on DCM replacememts due to a parasitic draw.
- This announcement provides information on an outage affecting the Subaru Select Monitor 5 application.
- This bulletin announces that reprogramming files are available for the Hybrid/EV Powertrain Control Module.
- This Service Information Bulletin announces the availability of ThreeBond 1216J (SOA868V9640) designed for...
- This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.
- This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a...
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Questions about the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid
Is the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid have?
2 recalls, covering equipment and visibility.
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