Subaru recalls 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid over moonroof glass that may detach
The sliding glass panel of the power moonroof may not be properly bonded to its frame, so the glass could come off the vehicle, become a road hazard and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass panel and, if needed, replace the glass panel assembly for free. Owners may call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 and mention recall number WRF-26.
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Recall details
- Product
- Subaru Forester Hybrid, Forester 2026
- Company
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Hazard
- A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 69,663 vehicles
- Owner notification
- July 6, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V346000
- Manufacturer campaign number: WRF-26
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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