Subaru recall — Labels
NHTSA · July 7, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V436000 (Subaru), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 541,237.
- Component: Labels.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Source ID
- 26V436000
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 are expected to be mailed August 25, 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
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru | Ascent | 2019 |
| Subaru | Ascent | 2020 |
| Subaru | Ascent | 2021 |
| Subaru | Ascent | 2022 |
| Subaru | Ascent | 2023 |
| Subaru | Ascent | 2024 |
| Subaru | Ascent | 2025 |
| Subaru | Ascent | 2026 |
| Subaru | Crosstrek Hybrid | 2026 |
| Subaru | Forester | 2025 |
| Subaru | Forester | 2026 |
| Subaru | Forester Hybrid | 2025 |
| Subaru | Forester Hybrid | 2026 |
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