2026 Subaru Forester

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

The 2026 Subaru Forester is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid)
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: AWD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid
Economy: 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid)

Combined Economy

26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

AWD

Transmission

CVT

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 2.5L 4-cylinder (SIDI; Hybrid)
Displacement	2.5 L
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	CVT	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	6 to 8
Drivetrain	AWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)
Highway	28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

26V685000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the left-front lower control arm ball joint assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to…
Reported October 19, 2026. View on NHTSA
26V436000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Remedy: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional…
Reported July 7, 2026. View on NHTSA
26V346000: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the glass panel assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service…
Reported May 28, 2026. View on NHTSA
25V889000: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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.
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…
Reported December 18, 2025. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved September 30, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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