Subaru Ascent, Crosstrek Hybrid, Forester, Forester Hybrid (2019-2026): Equipment
Recall 26V436000 · Jul 7, 2026 · Subaru of America, Inc.
541,237
vehicles affected
541,237
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V436000
- Date
- Jul 7, 2026
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 541,237
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Other > Labels
- Model years
- 2019-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 13 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru | Ascent | 2019-2026 |
| Subaru | Crosstrek Hybrid | 2026 |
| Subaru | Forester | 2025-2026 |
| Subaru | Forester Hybrid | 2025-2026 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V436000?
4 models: Subaru Ascent (2019-2026), Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (2026), Subaru Forester (2025-2026) and 1 more, about 541,237 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V436000?
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.
What can happen?
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.