Subaru recall 26V436000 - Labels

NHTSA · July 7, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V436000 (Subaru), reported July 7, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 541,237.
• Component: Labels.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

July 7, 2026

Recalling firm

Subaru of America, Inc.

Source ID

26V436000

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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 541,237 vehicles, it is larger than 98% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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."

Consequence

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 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.

Affected vehicles

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