Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Forester Hybrid (2025-2026): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 26V106000 · Feb 23, 2026 · Subaru of America, Inc.
69,870
vehicles affected
69,870
vehicles affected
Owners are told to park these vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V106000
- Date
- Feb 23, 2026
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 69,870
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly > Filler pipe and cap
- Model years
- 2025-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to limit the fuel level to 50% until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the fuel filler cap gasket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-26.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru | Crosstrek Hybrid | 2026 |
| Subaru | Forester Hybrid | 2025 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V106000?
2 models: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (2026), Subaru Forester Hybrid (2025), about 69,870 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V106000?
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to limit the fuel level to 50% until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the fuel filler cap gasket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.