Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid
— Recall Campaign #26V436000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 541,237 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V436000
| Manufacturer: | Subaru of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 07, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V436000 |
| Units affected: | 541,237 |
- Description:
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
- Consequeces:
- An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 24, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.