A recall for 69,663 2026 Subaru Foresters for moonroof glass that may detach.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles. The sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, allowing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Affected VINs should be searchable now at the NHTSA website.
Here is the relevant information from the NHTSA Recall notice:
NHTSA ID Number: 26V346
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
Components: VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 69,663
Estimated percentage with defect: 2.9%
Descriptive Information
The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with power moonroof assemblies in which the glass panel has been improperly bonded to the sliding frame.
The basis for how the recall population was determined: Affected vehicles were identified using vehicle production records.
How the recalled products differ from products that were not included in the recall: Vehicles not included in the recall are equipped with power moonroof assemblies where the glass panel has been properly bonded to the sliding frame.
Description of defect or noncompliance:
The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with power moonroof assemblies where the glass panel has been improperly bonded to the sliding frame. Over time, the bonding adhesion between the glass panel and the sliding frame may deteriorate and the moonroof glass may become detached during usage of the vehicle.
Description of the safety risk, including crash, fire, death, injury:
If the glass panel were to separate from the vehicle, a displaced panel could increase the risk of a potential crash or injury for other road users.
Description of the cause:
During the manufacturing process, some power moonroof assemblies may have been manufactured with without proper application of the primer (bonding agent). The primer is necessary in order to ensure the proper bonding between the glass panel and sliding frame.
Identification of any warning that can occur:
None stated.
Chronology
February 26, 2026 – Subaru received a technical report where the power moonroof glass panel had become detached from the vehicle. Subaru opened an investigation.
February 26, 2026 – The supplier inspected all assemblies under their control and found no issues with the bonding.
March 1, 2026 – The supplier’s investigation indicated that power moonroof assemblies with improper bonding between the glass and the glass frame may have been manufactured.
March through end-April 2026 – Subaru and the supplier used the supplier’s production records, including primer application volume logs, to determine the affected scope. This evaluation also determined the estimated minimum amount of primer that must be applied to ensure appropriate adhesion. During this period, an appropriate field inspection method was developed and evaluated, specifically confirming that the glass panel would not detach if primer application was limited to the areas accessible for visible inspection.
May 21, 2026 – Out of an abundance of caution, Subaru decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall. Subaru is only aware of 3 technical reports received in the U.S. market between February 26, 2026 and March 25, 2026. Subaru is not aware of any crashes or injuries resulting from this condition.
Remedy
Description of Remedy
Remedy Type: Replace
Description of remedy program:
For all potentially affected vehicles, Subaru dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the glass panel assembly at no cost to the customer.
How remedy component differs from recalled component:
The remedy component is manufactured with the proper application of the primer.
Description of recall schedule:
Owner notification will occur within 60 days. Dealer notification is scheduled to begin on May 28, 2026.
