Forester AWD2.50 L · 4-cyl · Automatic (AV-S8)
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
Subaru · Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)
Forester
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- Model years
- 2010–2027
- Generation / trim
- Not listed
Powertrain and fuel economy
Forester Sport/Touring AWD2.50 L · 4-cyl · Automatic (AV-S8)
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 32 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
Forester Wilderness AWD2.50 L · 4-cyl · Automatic (AV-S8)
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
Forester Hybrid AWDHybrid · 2.50 L · 4-cyl · Automatic (AV-S6)
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular
- City
- 35 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 35 MPG
Safety recalls
EQUIPMENT · OTHER · LABELS26V436000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Safety consequence
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed August 25, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
VISIBILITY · SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY26V346000
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.
Safety consequence
A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
STRUCTURE · BODY · HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE · HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS25V889000
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.
Remedy
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.