2026 Subaru Forester HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 7, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

80%repaired · 2026 Q3

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

New

Recall 26V-346 · May 28, 2026 · 69,663 vehicles · 55,494 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Subaru.

Best & worst years

2026 vs. every other Forester Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Forester Hybrid median. How we score

'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid safety ratings

2026 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID SUV HEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard

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