
Subaru Forester
1998–2027. The $29,995 to $41,595 SUV, from 180 to 194 hp.
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The cleanest years.
Recall campaigns on file, by model year.
No NHTSA campaigns on file.
3 campaigns. Top item: equipment, other, labels.
A campaign that covers several model years counts in each of them here, and once in the total of 8. Newer years have had less time to collect campaigns.
Ten trims.
2026 prices. Tap one to open its page.
- Forester SUV180 hp · 29 mpg$29,995base
- Premium180 hp · 29 mpg$33,385+$3,390
- Premium Hybrid194 hp · 35 mpg$34,730+$4,735
- Sport180 hp · 28 mpg$36,105+$6,110
- Limited180 hp · 29 mpg$37,695+$7,700
- Sport Hybrid194 hp · 35 mpg$37,930+$7,935
- Wilderness180 hp · 26 mpg$38,385+$8,390
- Limited Hybrid194 hp · 35 mpg$38,995+$9,000
- Touring Hybrid194 hp · 35 mpg$41,545+$11,550
- Touring180 hp · 28 mpg$41,595+$11,600
MSRP as published for the 2026 model year, before destination, taxes and dealer fees.
Recalls from NHTSA
44 recall campaigns on file.
Every one is repaired free at any franchised dealer. These are the 4 most recent.
- Jul 7, 20262025–2026
Equipment · other · labels
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid…
- May 28, 20262026
Visibility · sun/moon roof assembly
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles. The sliding…
- Dec 18, 20252026
Structure · body · hatchback/liftgate · hinge and attachments
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester vehicles. These vehicles may have been…
- Jun 19, 20252025
Child seat
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles. The child seat anchor bolts may…
- Jan 23, 20252025
Wheels
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy…
- Nov 9, 20232023–2024
Power train · driveline · driveshaft
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023…
- Nov 9, 20232022
Power train · automatic transmission · park/neutral start interlock switch
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and…
- Oct 26, 20232024
Engine and engine cooling
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have…
- Nov 10, 20222009–2013
Seat belts
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles. The front seat belt…
- Jul 29, 20212018
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza…
- Apr 15, 20212019
Suspension · rear
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Subaru Crosstrek, 2019 Crosstrek Hybrid, and…
- Jan 2, 20202009–2013
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza…
- Jan 2, 20202009–2013
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza…
- Jan 2, 20202009–2013
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza…
- Dec 2, 20192019
Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control · crankcase (pcv)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek, Forester, and Ascent vehicles. The…
- Oct 3, 20192015–2018
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats…
- Apr 11, 20192009–2013
Electrical system · ignition · switch
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza…
- Feb 28, 20192014–2016
Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016…
- Feb 6, 20192019
Steering · electric power assist system
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector…
- Jan 9, 20192010–2013
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Forester, 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback…
- Jan 9, 20192010–2013
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Outback, and Legacy vehicles…
- Jan 9, 20192010–2013
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Tribeca, WRX, Legacy and Outback vehicles…
- Jul 10, 20182018
Tires
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label…
- Jan 9, 20182009–2013
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Legacy, Forester, Tribeca, WRX and Outback…
- Jan 9, 20182009–2010
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and…
- Jan 9, 20182009
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 Tribeca, Impreza, Forester, WRX, Legacy, and…
- Jan 11, 20172009
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Baja, 2009 Forester, Legacy and Outback and…
- Jan 10, 20172009–2012
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Subaru Baja, 2006-2011 Impreza (including WRX…
- Oct 13, 20162009–2013
Electrical system
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback…
- May 25, 20162009–2011
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Legacy, Outback, 2009-2011 Legacy…
- Mar 21, 20162015–2016
Engine and engine cooling · engine · gasoline · turbo/supercharger
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April…
- Dec 31, 20142009–2013
Service brakes, hydraulic
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI…
- Jun 10, 20142009–2013
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011…
- Apr 24, 20132014
Equipment
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2014 Forester vehicles manufactured from January 2013 through March…
- Dec 26, 20122009–2012
Exterior lighting
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006…
- Mar 13, 20122009–2012
Seat belts · rear/other
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 FORESTER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2007…
- Sep 6, 20112003–2008
Suspension · front · control arm · lower arm
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR…
- Apr 2, 20092009
Equipment
THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED…
- Sep 11, 20082009
Engine and engine cooling · engine
SUBARU IS RECALLING 16,715 MY 2007-2008 LEGACY SEDANS AND WAGONS, MY 2008 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS, AND MY…
- Feb 12, 20072006
Air bags · frontal
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT…
- Oct 1, 20042004
Engine and engine cooling
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE COVER BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT…
- Feb 20, 20032003
Seat belts · front · buckle assembly
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209…
- Oct 30, 20022002–2003
Power train · automatic transmission
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN…
- Mar 3, 19991998–1999
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · master cylinder
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)…
What it costs to keep.
Factory coverage on a 2026 Forester, then the quotes.
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People also ask.
What fuel economy does the 2026 Subaru Forester Sport Hybrid get?
The 2026 Subaru Forester Sport Hybrid delivers an EPA-estimated 35 mpg combined. Its gas/electric hybrid powertrain produces 194 hp and works with a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
How much can the 2026 Subaru Forester Sport Hybrid tow?
Maximum towing is 1,500 lbs. A trailer hitch is available for $758, while the standard cargo capacity is 27.5 cu ft and the cabin seats 5.
What infotainment features are standard on the Forester Sport Hybrid?
An 11.6-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging and satellite radio are standard. The harman/kardon system includes 11 speakers, 1 subwoofer and 576 watts of stereo output.
What is the MSRP of the 2026 Subaru Forester Sport Hybrid?
MSRP for the 2026 Subaru Forester Sport Hybrid is $37,930. Available additions include the $937 Premium/Sport Hybrid Package, a $758 trailer hitch and a $506 aero crossbar set.
How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Forester Sport Hybrid have?
For the 2026 model year, 3 NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued. That count does not describe campaign components, severity or the status of any specific vehicle.