Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) reported 57,748 vehicle sales for May 2026, a 10.4% increase compared to the previous year. Forester sales remained strong, making it the volume leader for the fifth month in a row, and the Subaru family of hybrid and electric vehicles also made a growing contribution to sales, accounting for nearly 25% of vehicles sold.
“Subaru retailers continued to build momentum in May, guiding customers toward vehicles that deliver the affordability, reliability, safety, and capability they value most,” Jeff Walters, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of America, Inc. “As we head into the summer road trip season, demand is strengthening across our lineup, reflecting the trust customers place in our vehicles. From our versatile gas, hybrid, and growing portfolio of EVs, Subaru is helping drivers explore more with the people that matter most to them.”
Following Forester’s top-seller position with 19,577 vehicles sold, Crosstrek achieved its best May ever, selling 17,409 vehicles, and Outback numbers continued to grow with 11,258 vehicles sold. Hybrid models of Crosstrek and Forester combined for the best-ever month of hybrid sales, and Trailseeker and Uncharted contributed to another best-ever month of Subaru EV sales, with Uncharted reaching 1,270 vehicles sold in just its second month of sales.
