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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
Recall 26V436000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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