Subaru Forester Generation 6 (2026–present)

Subaru Forester Generation 6 (2026–present) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Subaru Forester — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 2 2004–2010 —
Generation 3 2011–2013 —
Generation 4 2014–2018 —
Generation 5 2019–2025 —
Generation 6 2026–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Forester

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Subaru 2.5L Boxer (FB25/EJ25) 2011–2026 8 models 226
Subaru 2.0L 4-cylinder 2015–2023 6 models 17

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About this generation

The sixth-generation Forester was revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16, 2023. The Forester is still based on the Subaru Global Platform with 10% greater rigidity. The exterior has design elements borrowed from other Subaru vehicles. The interior features a portrait 11.6-inch touchscreen standard on all trims except for the base model and a higher-mounted dashboard for increased space, and the 2.5-liter FB25 is carried over from the previous generation.

The off-road focused Wilderness model was revealed on February 6, 2025 for the North American market and went on sale in late 2025 for the 2026 model year. Due to counter-tariffs imposed on U.S.-made products, the Wilderness model is not sold in Canada. Mechanical changes for the Wilderness model includes ground clearance, 17-inch Wilderness-exclusive alloy wheels equipped with Yokohama Geolander All-Terrains tires, improved approach, breakover, and departure angles, a revised Lineartronic CVT transmission with a shorter final drive ratio and paired with advanced X-MODE Dual Mode with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes, revised Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, and an upgraded transmission cooler with a maximum towing capacity of and a temperature sensor on the rear differential.

The exterior of the Wilderness model includes anodized copper accents on the bumpers, body cladding trim pieces, hexagonal LED fog lights, standard roof rails with a static load capacity of , and underbody protection. Inside, the Wilderness model features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with Wilderness-exclusive graphics, anodized copper accents for the interior, and StarTex synthetic leather upholstery. A hybrid version was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show on April 1, 2026, and is scheduled to go on sale in late 2026 for the 2027 model year.

The sixth-generation Forester went on sale in Mexico on July 3, 2025, with three variants: Sport, Touring and e-Boxer Hybrid. For powertrains, the Sport and Touring variants use the 2.5-liter FB25 gasoline while the e-Boxer Hybrid variant use the 2.5-liter FB25D gasoline hybrid. The sixth-generation Forester was released in North America in the second quarter of 2024 for the 2025 model year, in Base, Premium, Sport, Limited and Touring trim levels.

In Canada, the same five trims are known as Convenience, Touring, Sport, Limited and Premier, respectively. For the North American market, it is powered by the 2.5-liter FB25 gasoline powertrain. The Forester Hybrid went on sale in February 2025 for the 2025 model year, powered by the 2.5-liter FB25D gasoline hybrid, it is available in Premium, Sport, Limited and Touring trims. Beginning with the 2026 model year, the Forester models for the U.S.

market are produced in the United States at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana. The sixth-generation Forester was launched in Indonesia on July 23, 2025 at the 32nd Indonesia International Motor Show, as the first ASEAN country to market the sixth-generation Forester. It is available in the sole variant powered by the 2.5-liter FB25 gasoline. The sixth-generation Forester was released in Japan on April 17, 2025, with three variants: Sport, X-Break S:HEV and Premium S:HEV.

All three variants have the option of the Subaru EyeSight (EX) system. For powertrains, the Forester is available with 1.8-liter CB18 turbocharged gasoline and 2.5-liter FB25D gasoline hybrid (S:HEV) powertrains. In the Japanese market, the Forester is available with an external airbag designed specifically for cyclists, a world's first feature in the automotive industry, that deploys the airbag near the top of the hood.

The sixth-generation Forester was launched in Malaysia on October 30, 2025. Fully imported from Japan, it is available in the sole variant: 2.5i-S EyeSight powered by the 2.5-liter FB25 gasoline. The sixth-generation Forester was launched in the Philippines on September 27, 2025.

Source: Wikipedia — Subaru Forester — Sixth generation (SL; 2024), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2026 14,061 $37,597 100% 345 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2026 2 11 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Visibility/Wiper
2027 0 0 —

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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