Most common 2026 Subaru Uncharted problems
Share of the 40 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Subaru Uncharted complaints by model year
What 2026 Subaru Uncharted owners say
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While driving at night, the LED headlight beams on my 2026 Subaru Uncharted GT exhibit excessive vertical oscillation/shaking after normal road impacts and bumps. The movement is significant enough to create a distracting flickering/bouncing effect within the driver's field of view and reduces nighttime driving comfort and confidence. The condition is reproducible at all speeds and on normal road surfaces. The headlight beam pattern continues to visibly oscillate after suspension movement rather than stabilizing immediately with vehicle motion. The issue can also be reproduced while stationary by lightly tapping or applying abrupt pressure to the front bumper/headlight area, causing noticeable beam shake against a wall or garage door. The concern does not appear to be an isolated defect. …
I am reporting a headlight stability issue on my 2026 Subaru Uncharted. While driving at night, the LED headlights produce a severe oscillating/strobing effect over normal road imperfections and bumps. The beam pattern rapidly shifts up and down, creating alternating bright and dark visibility ("black/white flicker") on the roadway and traffic signs. This issue is distracting during nighttime driving and negatively affects driver visibility confidence. The effect is significantly noticeable even at normal driving speeds and on regular road surfaces. I brought the vehicle to the Subaru dealer for inspection shortly after purchase. The technician acknowledged that the behavior did not appear normal, but the dealer stated they did not currently have a repair available and would need to contact Subaru for further guidance. …
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2026 Subaru Uncharted. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the 12-Volt battery was completely drained, even though the main high-voltage traction battery used to power the electric motor was charged. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and a new 12-Volt battery was installed; however, two days later, the vehicle failed to start again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 650.
The uncharted and its related models (subaru solterra and trailseeker, Toyota bZ, bZ Woodland, and C-HR, and Lexus RZ) have an issue that bricks the car. It drains the 12V battery. Our car needed a jump because the Toyota app/subaru connect app and connected services kept waking the car up, draining the 12V battery and preventing it from turning on. This car appears to have a DCM issue and exceptionally bad software that causes parasitic drain on the 12V battery. It shares the same connected services, infotainment, and other software with every Toyota and Lexus model except the GR86, and the other two Subaru EVs, the Trailseeker and Solterra. We've taken the car to the dealer (Timmons Subaru) who told us to bring it back if it ever happens again. Their check resulted in a good health for the 12V battery, we think that was due to the car being jumped and driven.
2026 Subaru Uncharted engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | FWD | 140 / 118 / 129 MPGe | 308 mi |
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 127 / 106 / 117 MPGe | 287 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Subaru Uncharted a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the Uncharted to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Subaru Uncharted?
The lights — 31 complaints, 78% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (7) and engine & cooling (1).
How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Uncharted have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2026 Subaru Uncharted problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.