Subaru may have been manufactured with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket which can detach without prior warning.
The short version
Subaru of America, Inc. reported a problem with the hatchback/liftgate hinge and attachments. Here is what owners need to know.
These vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket which can detach without prior warning.
A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the rear hatch support brackets and, if necessary, replace the stay and support bracket, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-889.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Subaru Forester |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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