NHTSA records · 2023–2026
Subaru Forester Insurance in California
NHTSA rated two versions of the 2026 Subaru Forester: 5 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 Forester list 8 recall campaigns and 215 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2026
- 5 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 8
- Owner complaints
- 215
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
Subaru Forester crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version. 4 more versions have no overall rating and are not shown.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Forester Hybrid SUV HEV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.4% |
| 2026 | Forester SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.4% |
| 2025 | Forester Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.4% |
| 2025 | Forester SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.4% |
| 2024 | Forester SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
| 2023 | Forester SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 16.9% |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
Forester recall campaigns, 2023–2026
8 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 1, 2024: 2, 2025: 4, 2026: 3.
- Child seat ×1
- Engine and engine cooling ×1
- Equipment ×1
- Fuel system, gasoline ×1
- Power train ×1
- Structure ×1
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V436000 | July 7, 2026 | Equipment › other › labels | 2025, 2026 |
| 26V346000 | May 28, 2026 | Visibility › sun/moon roof assembly | 2026 |
| 26V106000 | February 23, 2026 | Fuel system, gasoline › storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap | 2025 |
| 25V889000 | December 18, 2025 | Structure › body › hatchback/liftgate › hinge and attachments | 2026 |
| 25V419000 | June 19, 2025 | Child seat | 2025 |
| 25V033000 | January 23, 2025 | Wheels | 2025 |
| 23V754000 | November 9, 2023 | Power train › driveline › driveshaft | 2023, 2024 |
| 23V723000 | October 26, 2023 | Engine and engine cooling | 2024 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own Forester. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
NHTSA recall records: Forester 2026 · Forester Hybrid 2026 · Forester 2025 · Forester Hybrid 2025 · Forester 2024 · Forester 2023
Forester owner complaints to NHTSA
215 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 93 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 | 29 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 73 | 8 | 4 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Visibility/wiper33
- Forward collision avoidance32
- Electrical system20
- Air bags17
- Fuel/propulsion system17
- Exterior lighting14
- Vehicle speed control13
- Service brakes11
NHTSA complaint records: Forester ICE 2026 · Forester Wilderness ICE 2026 · Forester 2025 · Forester Wilderness 2025 · Forester 2024 · Forester Wilderness 2024 · Forester 2023 · Forester Wilderness 2023
Coverage on a Forester
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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