2026 Subaru Forester Rear Hatch Bracket Recall
2026 SUBARU FORESTER: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Updated December 18, 2025
The 2026 Subaru Forester may have a faulty rear hatch support bracket that can detach without warning, allowing the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly and cause injury.
Is the Subaru of America, Inc. recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on December 18, 2025. Details below.
What is recalled
2026 Subaru Forester vehicles with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2026 Subaru Forester. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this recall.
What to do right now
Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or visit your Subaru dealer to have the rear hatch support bracket inspected and replaced free of charge. Reference recall number WRG-25.
Contact: Subaru of America, Inc.
The hazard
A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-25V889000
- Recalled
- December 18, 2025
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