2026 Subaru Forester, 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid recall: Moonroof Glass May Detach
Report received by NHTSA: May 28, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) 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.
- The risk
A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
69,663 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Subaru Forester, 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid.
- Compared with
Subaru of America, Inc. has 4 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 3 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
71 earlier NHTSA recalls by Subaru of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 23, 2026 Subaru of America, Inc. recall: Park Outside - Fuel Cap May Leak Fuel (agency record)
- Dec. 18, 2025 Subaru of America, Inc. recall: Rear Hatch Support Bracket May Fail (agency record)
- June 19, 2025 Subaru of America, Inc. recall: Child Seat Anchor Bolt Not Tightened Properly (agency record)
- Jan. 23, 2025 Subaru of America, Inc. recall: Incorrectly Manufactured Wheels (agency record)
- March 22, 2024 Subaru of America, Inc. recall: Air Bag May Not Deploy (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Subaru Forester 2026
- Subaru Forester Hybrid 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V346000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 28, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 69,663 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | WRF-26 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record