2026 Subaru Uncharted Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 28, 2026 · 40 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Uncharted years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Subaru Uncharted. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (31 complaints, 78%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Subaru Uncharted
Subaru_Uncharted at Automobil Messe Bietigheim 2026. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2026 Subaru Uncharted problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting31
Electrical System7 · ~650 mi
Unknown or Other4
Engine1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting3178%———
Electrical System718%650——
Unknown or Other410%———
Engine13%———
Structure13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2026 Subaru Uncharted recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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 · received Aug 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760185

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…

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759596

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…

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11757730

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…

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756884

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…

Electrical System · received Aug 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11756999

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Subaru Uncharted?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 31 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2026 Subaru Uncharted?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2026 Subaru Uncharted a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Uncharted model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.