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orywireSubaru is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid SUVs after NHTSA said moonroof glass may detach and become a road hazard. Owners should check their VIN; dealers will inspect and replace the glass panel assembly if needed at no charge.
By David Carter
Subaru is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid SUVs because the power moonroof glass could separate from the vehicle, creating a road hazard. Owners should check their VIN through Subaru or NHTSA and arrange a dealer inspection if their vehicle is included.
The recall is listed by NHTSA as campaign 26V346 and by Subaru as WRF-26. NHTSA’s acknowledgment letter says 69,663 U.S. vehicles are potentially affected, and VINs for the campaign became searchable beginning May 29.
The NHTSA recall report identifies two groups of 2026 vehicles:
Subaru told retailers that not every vehicle in the production range is affected. That means owners should not rely on model year or build date alone; the safest check is the 17-character VIN.
The affected vehicles may have power moonroof assemblies in which the glass panel was not properly bonded to the sliding frame, according to Subaru’s recall report to NHTSA. Over time, the bond can deteriorate and the moonroof glass may detach while the vehicle is being used.
NHTSA’s recall acknowledgment says a detached glass panel may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. The report attributes the issue to improper application of primer, the bonding agent needed to secure the glass panel to the sliding frame.
Subaru dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion. If the panel does not pass inspection, dealers will replace the glass panel assembly free of charge.
The recall report says the replacement component is made with proper primer application. Subaru also told NHTSA that the condition was corrected in production on March 10, 2026.
Owners should check their VIN through Subaru’s recall page or NHTSA’s recall lookup tool. The VIN can usually be found on the lower-left corner of the windshield, on the driver-side doorjamb label, or on registration and insurance documents.
Owners may also contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 and ask about recall WRF-26. NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline is 1-888-327-4236, with TTY service at 1-888-275-9171.
The public recall documents do not list a “do not drive” or “park outside” instruction for this campaign. Owners whose VIN is included should still contact a Subaru dealer for the free inspection and follow any instructions in the owner letter or from the dealer.
Subaru told NHTSA it was aware of three U.S. technical reports related to the condition between February 26 and March 25, 2026. The company said it was not aware of any crashes or injuries resulting from the issue.
The recall population was determined using vehicle production records and supplier production records, including primer application volume logs. NHTSA’s report estimates that 2.9% of the recalled population may have the defect.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2026. Dealers were scheduled to be notified May 28, the same date Subaru submitted its Part 573 safety recall report.
Owners do not need to wait for a letter if their VIN is already listed. Check the VIN lookup first, then contact a dealer if the recall appears as open. More details may be added if NHTSA posts the final owner letter, Subaru changes the remedy schedule or new safety guidance is issued.
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