Forester (2026)
Data covers 3 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
NA
2.5L 4-cyl / 180 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Subaru Forester, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (3)
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."
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2026-2026 Subaru Forester complaints?
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Subaru Forester. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the body and trim.
Is the 2026-2026 Subaru Forester a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Subaru Forester. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Subaru Forester as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Subaru Forester?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2026-2026 Subaru Forester vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Subaru Forester?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the body and trim, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Forester have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2026 Subaru Forester. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 25 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.