Subaru has recalled 42 Forester Hybrid AWD examples from the year 2026 over a manufacturing defect in the transaxle that could cause the parking lock function to fail and the vehicle to move unexpectedly. Subaru Australia is contacting affected owners to book a service appointment to get this problem fixed free of charge.
What’s the defect, and why is it so serious?
A manufacturing defect in the intermediate case of the transaxle may cause cracks to develop in the support section of the parking pawl and, in some cases, this can cause the parking lock function to be lost when the transmission shifts into Park (P).
Without the parking lock, the vehicle may move unexpectedly while parked, and this increases the risk of an accident, potentially causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, pedestrians or other road users.
Which vehicles are affected?
Make: Subaru
Model: Forester Hybrid AWD
Year range: 2026
Total units affected: 42
Recall number: REC-006737
Campaign number: SRT-390
A complete list of affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) is in this file: REC-006737-VIN-List-1.csv (CSV, 828 bytes). Owners can check if their vehicle is impacted in this list.
What should car owners do now?
Subaru Australia will contact owners of affected vehicles in writing, and they will be asked to make an appointment with their preferred Subaru Retailer to have the vehicle rectified. The repair will be carried out free of charge.
Need help? Here’s who to contact
Contact: Subaru Australia
Contact number: 1800 307 607
Email: feedback@subaru.com.au
Website: https://www.subaru.com.au
Please have your VIN ready. You’ll find the VIN on your ownership documents or near the base of the windshield.
This recall is being overseen by Australia’s official automotive safety regulator, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports, and the Arts.
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