Subaru recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 27, 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.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Ascent 2019–2026
- Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2026
- Subaru Forester 2025–2026
- Subaru Forester Hybrid 2025–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V436000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 7, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 541,237
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Maker's own recall number
- WRH-26
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 110
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Power train Sep 21, 2023
- Subaru recall: Suspension Jun 1, 2023
- Subaru recall: Tires Apr 7, 2023
- Subaru recall: Electrical system Dec 8, 2022
- Subaru recall: Power train Dec 9, 2021
- Subaru recall: Steering Dec 9, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.