Rear hatch support bracket may fail
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 25V889000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V889000?
NHTSA recall 25V889000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on December 18, 2025. It addresses: Rear hatch support bracket may fail. The recall affects approximately 5,603 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V889000 or the manufacturer campaign number WRG-25. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.