# Subaru of America, Inc.: Rear Hatch Support Bracket May Fail (25V889000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Subject | Rear Hatch Support Bracket May Fail |
| NHTSA ID | 25V889000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | WRG-25 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 5603 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect and/or incorrectly oriented rear hatch support bracket which can detach without prior warning. |
| Consequence | A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the rear hatch support brackets and, if necessary, replace the stay and support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-25. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025. |

## Why this score
- 5,603 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V889000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.