Subaru Forester Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Subaru Forester Hybrid model year from 2025–2026 using 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Forester Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

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Complaints by model year

20252026
Owner complaints per model year, Subaru Forester Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20260—2—Few
20250—2—Few

* Complaints compared with the median Forester Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Latest Subaru Forester Hybrid recalls

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 26V-436 · Jul 7, 2026 · 541,237 vehicles

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.

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.

Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA recall 26V-346 · May 28, 2026 · 69,663 vehicles

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.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

NHTSA recall 26V-106 · Feb 23, 2026 · 69,870 vehiclesPark outside

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to limit the fuel level to 50% until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the fuel filler cap gasket, free of charge.

All 3 Subaru Forester Hybrid recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Subaru Forester Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Subaru Forester Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

How many recalls has the Subaru Forester Hybrid had?

3 recalls across 2025–2026. The model year with the most is 2025. See all Subaru Forester Hybrid recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.