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Where is the 2026 Subaru Forester made?

The 2026 Subaru Forester is assembled in the USA.

2026 Subaru Forester
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE LABELING ACT DATA
PARTS CONTENT INFORMATION
FOR VEHICLES IN THIS CARLINE
U.S./Canadian parts content50%
Major source of foreign partsJapan 30%
Final assembly pointUSA
Engine originJapan
Transmission originJapan
Parts content does not include final assembly, distribution or other non-parts costs. Source: Subaru report to NHTSA for model year 2026. Listing dated June 8, 2026.

Built in the USA.

Every 2026 Subaru Forester reported to NHTSA was assembled in the United States. If you bought one new with a loan taken out after December 31, 2024, its interest can qualify for the deduction.

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Questions about the 2026 Subaru Forester

Is the 2026 Subaru Forester made in the USA?

Yes. Every 2026 Subaru Forester version reported to NHTSA has its final assembly in the United States.

Does the 2026 Subaru Forester qualify for the car loan interest deduction?

It can. It meets the US final assembly test. The interest qualifies if you bought it new, with a loan taken out after December 31, 2024, mainly for personal use. You can deduct up to $10,000 a year from 2025 to 2028, phased out above $100,000 of income ($200,000 for joint filers).

How much of the 2026 Subaru Forester is made in the US and Canada?

US and Canadian parts make up 50% of its value, according to the manufacturer's labeling report to NHTSA. The largest foreign source of parts is Japan, at 30%.

Where are the 2026 Subaru Forester's engine and transmission made?

The engine or motor comes from Japan. The transmission comes from Japan.

Other model years

YearAssembled inUS and Canadian partsDeduction
2025 ForesterJapan0%Not US-built

Where this information comes from

Assembly countries and parts content come from the 2026 American Automobile Labeling Act report that Subaru filed with NHTSA (listing dated June 8, 2026). Plant details for an individual vehicle come from NHTSA's VIN decoder. Manufacturers can change plants during a model year, so confirm with your VIN or window sticker.

All Subaru models and the car loan interest deduction rules