2026 Subaru Forester Sunroof Recall (26V346)

Recall 26V346 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Subaru Forester in recall 26V346?

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.

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.

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Forester with recall 26V346?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Forester shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the sun and moon roof assembly, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V346?

Recall 26V346 covers 69,663 vehicles: 2026 Subaru Forester; 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid.

NHTSA lists 69,663 vehicles in this campaign, built February 20, 2026 to March 17, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Forester sunroof recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the glass panel assembly, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 26V346 announced?

Subaru of America, Inc. reported recall 26V346 to NHTSA on May 28, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 6, 2026.

This recall was filed 4 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 25 days. If your Forester was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Forester is part of recall 26V346?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V346 is open on your Forester, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2026 Forester vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Forester owners do about recall 26V346?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V346000 applies to your Forester.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Subaru dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any sun and moon roof assembly symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Forester owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 26V346 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 22 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2026 Subaru Forester: 22 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 26V346 make my Forester a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this sun and moon roof assembly recall means their Forester qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2026 Subaru Forester can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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