Trim Report

Subaru Forester S2026

Includes:FOREST|S

S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$10,500
$11K–$54K
17,213 listings25,012 avg miles
2.0XT Premium
From$1,950
87 listings|$2K–$23K
2.0XT Touring
From$4,995
193 listings|$5K–$30K
2.5X
From$550
243 listings|$550–$15K
2.5X L.L. Bean
From$995
11 listings|$995–$10K
2.5X Limited
From$575
92 listings|$575–$14K
2.5X Premium
From$900
158 listings|$900–$17K
2.5X Touring
From$6,500
12 listings|$7K–$16K
2.5XS
From$990
9 listings|$990–$11K
2.5XT
From$3,595
5 listings|$4K–$9K
2.5XT Limited
From$6,500
11 listings|$7K–$14K
2.5XT Premium
From$9,079
3 listings|$9K–$12K
2.5XT Touring
From$5,995
8 listings|$6K–$12K
2.5i
From$1,950
419 listings|$2K–$25K
2.5i Limited
From$2,250
569 listings|$2K–$34K
2.5i Premium
From$850
1,146 listings|$850–$27K
2.5i Touring
From$2,400
322 listings|$2K–$27K
L
From$2,995
9 listings|$3K–$6K
Limited
From$11,295
3,742 listings|$11K–$46K
Premium
From$9,995
7,822 listings|$10K–$54K
Sport
From$1,900
4,942 listings|$2K–$44K
Touring
From$10,795
5,133 listings|$11K–$48K
Wilderness
From$18,973
2,716 listings|$19K–$48K
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Subaru Forester Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2026 Subaru Forester trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 12 complaints for the 2026 Subaru Forester, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

2
Recalls
12
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
25V8890002025-18-12
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.

A rear hatch support bracket that detaches can allow the rear hatch to fall unexpectedly during use and increase the risk of injury.

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26V3460002026-28-05
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.

A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 12 issues reported over 1 model years, forward collision avoidance problems are the most common for the 2026 Subaru Forester. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Forward Collision Avoidance2
02Unknown Or Other2
03Electrical System2
04Visibility/wiper2
05Visibility2
12 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2026 Subaru Forester trims

26–35mpg combined
·
24-35city
·
28-34hwy
·
$1,950-$2,600/yr

The 2026 Subaru Forester delivers 26 to 35 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Forester Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)
35mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
35 city34 hwy~$1,950/yr6/10 Average
Forester AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)
29mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
26 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average
Forester Sport/Touring AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)
28mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
25 city32 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average
Forester Wilderness AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)
26mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
24 city28 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

S Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2026 Subaru Forester S

How does the S compare to other Subaru Forester trims?

the S sits in a specific spot in the 2026 Subaru Forester lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2026 Subaru Forester page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2026 Subaru Forester S?

The S shares its core mechanicals with other Subaru Forester trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for forward collision avoidance issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2026 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Subaru Forester S?

The best model year for the Subaru Forester S comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Subaru Forester overview.

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