2026 Subaru Forester – Price in Canada, Specs & Trims

Issue

On certain vehicles, the compliance label lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR). This could lead you to overload the vehicle, which could cause poor handling or a tire failure.

Note: For the Forester model, this recall affects both gas and hybrid models. For the Crosstrek model, only the Crosstrek Hybrid model is affected.

Safety Risk

Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Actions

Subaru will mail a new compliance label to each owner. If you'd like help to install the label, you can contact a Subaru dealer to have it installed free of charge.

Issue

On certain vehicles, the fuel filler cap gasket may not seal properly to the housing. As a result, fuel could leak from the fuel filler neck.

Note: This recall only affects certain hybrid model vehicles.

Safety Risk

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

Corrective Actions

To reduce the safety risk, Subaru recommends keeping the fuel tank below 50% capacity until the recall repairs have been completed. Subaru will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel filler cap gasket.

Issue

On certain vehicles, the bolts that secure the universal anchorage system (UAS) for installing a child car seat may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolt(s) could loosen, and the anchor(s) could separate in a crash.

Note: This recall only affects Forester e-BOXER hybrid models.

Safety Risk

A child seat that isn't properly secured could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Actions

To reduce the safety risk, Subaru advises you not to install child seat(s) using the universal anchorage system. You may still install child seat(s) using the rear seat belts, as described in the vehicle owner's manual and child seat manufacturer's installation guide until the recall repairs have been completed. Subaru will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, tighten the lower child seat anchor bolts.

Issue

On certain vehicles, the aluminum wheels may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wheel lug nuts may not secure the wheels properly.

Note: This recall only affects certain 18-inch aluminum wheels.

Safety Risk

A wheel that's not properly secured could cause a loss of stability and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Actions

Subaru will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected aluminum wheels.

Issue

On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.

Safety Risk

These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.

Corrective Actions

This is not a recall. Subaru has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.

Issue

On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.

Safety Risk

These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.

Corrective Actions

This is not a recall. Subaru has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.

Issue

On certain vehicles, the front axle shafts may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle shaft(s) could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked and the parking brake isn't applied, the vehicle could roll away.

Safety Risk

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could also create the risk of an injury or a crash.

Corrective Actions

Subaru will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the front axle shafts and, if necessary, replace them.