Vehicle recall 26V436000 · July 7, 2026
Subaru Ascent, Forester and 2 more models
These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V436000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 7, 2026
- Filed by
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WRH-26
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 541,237
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Ascent (2019-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
- Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (2026): 2026
- Subaru Forester (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
- Subaru Forester Hybrid (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
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