CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles may have been built with an incorrect or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket. The bracket can detach without warning, which can let the rear hatch fall unexpectedly while it is open.
A falling hatch can strike people or property nearby and increases the risk of injury. Owners should be careful when opening or standing near the open rear hatch until the repair is done.
Dealers will inspect the rear hatch support brackets and, if needed, replace the stay and support bracket at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026. You can also check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA.gov, or contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 (Subaru recall number WRG-25).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Forester | 2026 |
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