Subaru Forester Hybrid and Crosstrek Hybrid recall 26V106000 - Filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA · February 23, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V106000 (Subaru), reported February 23, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 69,870.
• Component: Filler Pipe And Cap.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

February 23, 2026

Recalling firm

Subaru of America, Inc.

Source ID

26V106000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 113 recall campaigns from Subaru of America, Inc since 2010, 5 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 69,870 vehicles, it is larger than 89% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective action

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to limit the fuel level to 50% until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the fuel filler cap gasket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 16, 2026.

Affected vehicles

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