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Subaru 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid Vehicles

The moonroof glass panel may detach from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Subaru of America, Inc. 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. A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall was reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2026, and affects vehicles nationwide. 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.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from May 29, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the glass panel assembly, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRF-26.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRF-26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

Is your Subaru affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2026

Subaru

  • Forester
  • Forester Hybrid

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Component
Driver visibility defect
Campaign
26V346000
Vehicles affected
69,663
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
WRF-26
Manufacturer phone
1-844-373-6614

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)