Filed by Subaru of America, Inc. on July 7, 2026; 13 model-year listings affected.
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NHTSA campaign 26V436000 · reported July 7, 2026 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 541,237 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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 risk
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.