Subaru 2026 Forester: Rear Hatch Support Bracket Detachment Risk
Subaru is recalling certain 2026 Forester vehicles with a rear hatch support bracket that can detach unexpectedly, increasing injury risk. Owners should contact Subaru for free inspection or replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
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What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling some 2026 Forester vehicles because a rear hatch support bracket can detach without warning, potentially causing the hatch to fall and injure the user. This issue requires dealers to inspect and replace the bracket at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82211-subaru-2026-forester-rear-hatch-support-bracket-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/82211-subaru-2026-forester-rear-hatch-support-bracket-detachment-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V889000
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“Subaru 2026 Forester: Rear Hatch Support Bracket Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82211-subaru-2026-forester-rear-hatch-support-bracket-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V889000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V889000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear hatch support bracket can detach without warning, allowing the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly. This could cause injury to the person using the hatch, especially if the hatch falls on them or they are near the opening.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Subaru Foresters with the specific rear hatch support bracket issue are affected. Drivers and passengers using the rear hatch are most at risk if the bracket detaches.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2026 Subaru Forester has a rear hatch support bracket that appears loose or damaged. The recall covers vehicles with an incorrect or incorrectly oriented bracket that may detach without warning.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free inspection or replacement of the rear hatch support bracket.
Get a Free Inspection
Dealers will inspect the rear hatch support bracket and replace it if necessary at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 42 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V889000 — Subaru 2026 Forester: Rear Hatch Support Bracket Detachment Risk Hello, I own a Subaru 2026 Forester: Rear Hatch Support Bracket Detachment Risk that is covered by recall 25V889000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V889000 (December 18, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.