Recall record at a glance
| Official record | 26V436000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Vehicle Recalls |
| Recalling firm | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Report date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Location | United States |
What the recall covers
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."
Potential consequence
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy described by NHTSA
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.
Vehicle pages currently linked in our database
These are the make, model and model-year pages currently linked to this campaign in Recall Lookup USA. The official NHTSA record may cover additional vehicles.
- 2026 Subaru Ascent
- 2026 Subaru Forester
- 2025 Subaru Ascent
- 2025 Subaru Forester
- 2024 Subaru Ascent
- 2023 Subaru Ascent
- 2022 Subaru Ascent
- 2021 Subaru Ascent
- 2020 Subaru Ascent
- 2019 Subaru Ascent
What to do next
Use the NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN for the most precise vehicle-specific result, then follow the remedy instructions provided by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. A model-level campaign page cannot confirm whether a particular VIN is affected.
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