There are no safety recalls for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted, but owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA.
2026 Subaru Uncharted problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 31 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 650 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2026 Subaru Uncharted complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting · reported Aug 28, 2026
Headlights visibly shake when going over bumps on the road. It is an extreme hazard and impairs visibility when driving. Issue can be replicated when car is parked. Headlight housing seems to not be fully supported and will shake when car is manually shaken.
Exterior Lighting · reported Aug 25, 2026
The headlights appear loose to the point when you drive over small bumps the lights bounce. This is causing a distraction for me as well as anyone in front of me. This car is 1 day old. I test drove the car twice before buying but unfortunately, I wasn't able to drive it at night or else I wouldn't have purchased it.
Exterior Lighting · reported Aug 18, 2026
Insufficient dampening on front headlight mounting, causing excessive shake/ jitter of headlights at night. This design issue allows the headlight cut-off level to hit the eyeline of oncoming traffic. Aside from the safety issue of occasionally blinding other drivers, the shaking/flickering also causes headaches on long drives at night.
Exterior Lighting · reported Aug 14, 2026
The headlights jitter and shake while driving on normal road conditions, due to poor mounting inside the bumper. You can push on the headlight housing and notice it move. This causes very districting conditions while driving at night, oncoming traffic flashes high beams often thinking that I'm flashing them or something. I took it to the dealership to get it looked at after seeing numerous owner reports online about it, and got a similar result, with the dealership admitting that there is no recall, nor any fix for it, and I'm supposed to just deal with it. It can create unsafe conditions for…
Electrical System · at 650 miles · reported Aug 14, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Subaru Uncharted. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the 12-Volt battery was completely drained, even though the main high-voltage traction battery used to power the electric motor was charged. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and a new 12-Volt battery was installed; however, two days later, the vehicle failed to start again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 650.
Other Subaru Uncharted years
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2026 Subaru Uncharted have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Subaru Uncharted?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (31 reports), followed by electrical system (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 650 miles.
Are Subaru recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Subaru dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.