2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid power moonroof glass panel detachment
Subaru is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles because the power moonroof glass panel may detach due to improper bonding, posing a road hazard and crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect involving a detachable component that poses an explicit risk of crash and road hazard. The source text describes a risk-of-harm product without reported injuries, which meets the High (score 3) threshold per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Subaru Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles. The sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, which could allow the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the glass panel assembly at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's internal recall number is WRF-26. Vehicle Identification Numbers involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2026 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Hazard
- detachment
- road-hazard
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 69,663
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- FORESTER HYBRID
- FORESTER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.