Subaru is calling back more than 69,000 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid SUVs nationwide after safety documents flagged a problem that could let certain power moonroof glass panels detach while the vehicle is in motion. The recall covers 2026 models across the country, and Subaru says dealers will inspect the roof assemblies and replace the glass when adhesion is not up to spec. Owners in Sacramento and beyond are being urged to run their vehicle identification number, or VIN, and watch for official notices from Subaru later this summer.
What NHTSA says
According to the NHTSA filing, Subaru notified the agency on May 28, 2026 (Campaign No. 26V346) that 69,663 vehicles are covered by the recall. Dealers are set to inspect the power moonroof glass panel to verify that it is properly bonded. The filing states that owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 24, 2026, and that VINs tied to the campaign became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Which vehicles are affected
The recall includes about 65,656 non-hybrid Foresters and 4,007 Forester Hybrids that rolled off the line during specific production runs. Reporting outlines build dates from June 19, 2025 through March 13, 2026 for gas-only models and February 20 through March 17, 2026 for hybrids. As reported by Autoblog, Subaru says the assembly process was corrected in March, but vehicles produced during the listed windows still need to be inspected.
Why it happened and how risky it is
Subaru says the bond between the glass panel and the sliding frame may have been compromised, likely because the primer that prepares the surfaces was not applied correctly, which can allow the adhesive to weaken. CarComplaints reports that Subaru opened an investigation after receiving a technical report in February, and that the supplier later determined some assemblies might have been built with improper bonding. The company says only a small number of incidents have been reported in the United States and that there are no confirmed crashes or injuries linked to the issue so far.
What owners should do
If you drive one of the affected Foresters, check your VIN on NHTSA.gov, then contact your Subaru dealer to arrange a free inspection and any needed glass replacement. Subaru's internal recall number is WRF-26, and the automaker's customer service line is listed as 1-844-373-6614. As outlined in the NHTSA filing, owners should see official notification by mail around July 24, 2026, and dealers will complete repairs at no cost. Local coverage by ABC10 notes that many early 2026 deliveries in this region are part of the recall.
Moonroof recalls aren't new
Moonroof glass adhesion trouble has landed Subaru in recall territory before. In 2011, the company issued a similar notice for certain Legacy and Outback models after insufficient adhesive application allowed glass panels to separate. That earlier action also told dealers to check adhesion and either reinforce it with additional adhesive or replace the glass, all at no charge, a playbook that closely matches Subaru's current fix. For background, see the archived NHTSA recall notice.
