Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2026 Subaru Forester may have a faulty rear hatch support bracket that can come loose and detach without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bracket detaches, it can cause the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly, which can lead to injury.
Free Fix
Subaru will inspect and replace the faulty bracket, for free, at your local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear hatch support brackets and, if necessary, replace the stay and support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-25. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.
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