Subaru Forester Moonroof Recall: Buyer and Owner Checklist
This is a delivery-timing recall: the vehicle may still be a good buy, but the moonroof inspection or replacement needs to be clear.
Reported
May 28, 2026
Affected
69,663
Campaign
Subaru WRF-26
Component
Power moonroof assembly
Official campaign
What NHTSA says is affected.
MotorRank is not the official VIN source. Use this page to turn the campaign into a purchase decision, then verify the exact VIN at NHTSA and the manufacturer.
Affected vehicles
- 2026 Subaru Forester
- 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid
Quick facts
- Affected count
- 69,663 vehicles
- Campaign
- Subaru WRF-26
- Repair type
- Inspect moonroof adhesion; replace if needed
- VIN lookup
- Searchable at NHTSA since May 29, 2026
Issue
NHTSA says the sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, allowing the glass panel to detach.
Risk
A detached glass panel may become a road hazard and increase crash risk.
Repair
Dealers inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and replace the glass panel assembly if necessary, free of charge.
Buyer decision
What to do before money changes hands.
The Forester has a power moonroof and an open VIN
Pause delivery until inspection is documented.
WRF-26 inspection or replacement record.
The VIN is included but parts are delayed
Ask for another unit or written timing.
Dealer parts status and no-delivery condition if needed.
The Forester does not have a moonroof
Still verify the exact VIN.
NHTSA clear result or dealer written status.
New-car delivery
Before handoff, confirm whether the vehicle has the power moonroof and whether WRF-26 is open, inspected, or closed.
Used-car shopping
A nearly new Forester with a moonroof should have recall status and inspection paperwork in the file.
Already own one
Avoid dismissing wind noise, visible seal gaps, or loose-glass symptoms. Verify the VIN and schedule the inspection.
Paperwork
Keep the recall record with the vehicle file.
NHTSA VIN result.
Subaru WRF-26 campaign status.
Moonroof adhesion inspection record.
Replacement record if the glass panel assembly was changed.
Walkaround
Simple checks before handoff.
Confirm whether the Forester has the power moonroof assembly.
Run the exact VIN through NHTSA and Subaru.
Ask the dealer to document the moonroof inspection before delivery.
Save the inspection or replacement record with the purchase file.
Questions
Answers before you buy, drive, or schedule service.
Is the Subaru Forester moonroof recall a reason to walk away?
Not automatically. If the exact VIN is included, require inspection or replacement proof before delivery.
Which Foresters are listed in NHTSA 26V346000?
NHTSA lists certain 2026 Subaru Forester and 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid vehicles.
What is Subaru's remedy?
Dealers inspect the moonroof glass panel for adhesion and replace the glass panel assembly if necessary, free of charge.
When should owners expect letters?
NHTSA says owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2026.
Sources
Official records to check.
Campaign data can change by VIN. Use these sources to confirm the exact vehicle before buying, driving, or scheduling repair.
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