Subaru is recalling more than 60,000 vehicles due to issues with its moonroof assembly.
The affected 69,663 car models are the 2026 Subaru Forester and the 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid, according to a recall notice published May 28 on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
The impacted 65,656 Subaru Foresters were produced from June 19, 2025, to March 13, 2026. The 4,007 affected hybrid models were produced between Feb. 20 and March 17.
The vehicles may have been manufactured without the power moonroof being properly installed due to a lack of primer, according to the recall notice. Over time, the bond between the sliding frame and the glass can deteriorate, causing the moonroof glass to become detached while the car is operating.
The issue could result in injury or a crash, per the notice.
How Was the Issue Found?
On Feb. 26, the company received a report in which the power moonroof glass panel had become detached from the car. Subaru then opened an investigation. There have been at least three instances of the panel becoming detached in the U.S. market between Feb. 26 and March 25. The company said it is not aware of any crash or injuries related to the issue.
The issue stems from the improper application of primer, which is necessary to ensure proper bonding between the glass panel and the sliding frame, the recall report states.
Affected vehicles were identified using vehicle production records, the recall notice states.
Cars not included in the recall have moonroofs with a glass panel that is properly installed in the sliding frame, according to Subaru.
Remedy
Subaru dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the vehicle’s glass panel for free.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 24. 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.
Michelle Del Rey is a trending team reporter at USA TODAY.
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