Subaru recall: Suspension
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.
What could happen
A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the left-front lower control arm ball joint assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI26.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Crosstrek 2026
- Subaru Forester 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V685000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 19, 2026
- Owners notified
- Not yet
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 4, 2026 to Aug 6, 2026
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
- Maker's own recall number
- WRI26
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Power train Nov 9, 2023
- Subaru recall: Power train Nov 9, 2023
- Subaru recall: Electrical system Aug 4, 2023
- Subaru recall: Electrical system Apr 15, 2021
- Subaru recall: Suspension Apr 15, 2021
- Subaru recall: Seat belts Mar 31, 2020
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.