2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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Subaru Forester Hybrid complaints by model year

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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).

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2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid recalls (2)

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.

2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 4-cyl hybridCVTAWD35 / 34 / 35

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid, the most recent from July 7, 2026 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

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.