2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid Touring
All photo credits
- Photo: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Touring in Brilliant Bronze Metallic, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S EyeSight by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Touring in Brilliant Bronze Metallic, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness, rear NYIAS 2025 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru Forester SL 2.5 e-BOXER S-HEV interior by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid Touring is a 194-hp 2.5-liter with a cvt and all-wheel drive. It starts at $41,545 MSRP and is rated at 35 mpg combined.
It makes 194 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 35 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (35 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $41,545 |
| MSRP with Destination | $42,995 |
| Destination Charge | $1,450 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 194 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 35 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 35 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.4 % risk) |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Subaru FORESTER HYBRID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 7, 2026 · 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."
Consequence: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
NHTSA campaign 26V436000
May 28, 2026 · 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.
Consequence: A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 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, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V346000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2026 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID HEV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.