2026 Subaru Uncharted: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 36 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is exterior lighting (79% of complaints).

Data updated weekly · 26 new complaints in the last 90 days

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All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: exterior lighting (79%)

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Common problems

Computed from 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)79% · 27 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)18% · 6 complaints

Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)3% · 1 complaint

“Vehicle is brand new and when driving at night it is incredibly distracting the way the light from the headlights bounce and shake/jitter all over the place. Other drivers think I'm flashing lights at them because the roads aren't even that bad. These headlights need fixed.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Aug 2026

“The headlights in the car shake while driving. Especially noticeable at night, and if the ground is not perfectly smooth, the light beams vibrate/shake in a distracting way that is unlike any other car I've driven.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2026

“Just bought brand new 2026 Subaru Uncharted GT, noticed the headlights flicker or shake a lot while driving especially when going over slightly bumpy roads. It's very distracting to me as a driver and I would think to other drivers in front of me or opposing drivers. No specific lights or warnings come on when this happens. I have read online that many drivers have the same issue with their Subaru.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2026

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“On three separate incidents, my 12V battery drained leaving me stranded. The car was purchased [XXX]. I called road service for a jump, then jumped car myself for next two battery drain issues. Took to dealer(subaru chandler superstore) in chandler AZ. The dealer could not reproduce problem, stated battery was good. Also did parasitic draw test which was ok. I have since had to disconnect DCM services which stopped battery drain. There were no warnings to indicate battery was dead/dying. Problem first happened early in July, around [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2026

“It is an EV, the 12 volt battery went dead after sitting 3 days. Problem is all other EV's charge the 12 volt when the voltage goes below a certain level, while the Subaru only charges the 12 volt while driving and if parked then it is on a timer and only every 20 days. I have attached a copy of the service manual someone posted. This is unsafe. Only have the car purchased new May 24, 2026. Complaints all over the internet especially on its Toyota twin the BZ as more of those sold.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2026

“Headlights (high & low beams) bounce as if loose when hitting any sort of uneven road surface. Edges of light almost appear to flicker when this is occurring which is anytime headlights are on and car is moving. Extremely distracting and creates uncertainty when driving in rural areas.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2026

“The 12V battery of my brand new 2026 Subaru Uncharted (under 300m) was fully drained after being parked for 2.5 days while traveling. I was unable to use my car to leave the location and needed to have a jump pack brought to the car. The car has been back at the dealer to be inspected for 19 days and counting. The battery has failed a number of times while at the dealer, with no diagnosis from Subaru and no offer to replace.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2026

“Headlights vibrate/jiggle (as if they are loose within the housing) when going over normal road surfaces at night. This is distracting for the driver and probably for oncoming traffic as well. This is a known issue with this model.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2026

“Headlights visibley shake when the car encounters a bump in the road, during braking, and anything else that can create an impulse on the car. The vehicle is available upon request for inspection. It creates a distint and distracting event that is distracting to the operator when and potentially on-coming traffic when driving at night. I have heard that others have also verified this with dealers, but I have not personally had the opportunity to bring it to mine. The problem in my personal vehicle has not been inspected by any authority, I have just purchased it. There are no warning lights or symptoms as this appears to be a mechanical mounting issue that is unmonitored by the computer.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2026

“When going over a bump or anything that makes the car bounce (however slight) causes the light beam to oscillate which is not only distracting but makes it hard to see things at night consistently.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jun 2026

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2026 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

FuelElectric

Drive type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body stylesSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

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Is the 2026 Subaru Uncharted reliable?

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted. The most complained-about area is exterior lighting (79% of complaints).

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.