2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid | 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | 2025 Subaru Forester | 2026 Subaru Forester | 2019 Subaru Ascent | 2020 Subaru Ascent | 2021 Subaru Ascent | 2022 Subaru Ascent | 2023 Subaru Ascent | 2024 Subaru Ascent | 2025 Subaru Ascent | 2026 Subaru Ascent — Equipment: other: labels
Published July 8, 2026 · Recall initiated: July 7, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V436000, published July 8, 2026 and initiated July 7, 2026. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid | 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | 2025 Subaru Forester | 2026 Subaru Forester | 2019 Subaru Ascent | 2020 Subaru Ascent | 2021 Subaru Ascent | 2022 Subaru Ascent | 2023 Subaru Ascent | 2024 Subaru Ascent | 2025 Subaru Ascent | 2026 Subaru Ascent — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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 24, 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- FORESTER HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2025 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID | 2026 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID | 2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID | 2025 SUBARU FORESTER | 2026 SUBARU FORESTER | 2019 SUBARU ASCENT | 2020 SUBARU ASCENT | 2021 SUBARU ASCENT | 2022 SUBARU ASCENT | 2023 SUBARU ASCENT | 2024 SUBARU ASCENT | 2025 SUBARU ASCENT | 2026 SUBARU ASCENT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid | 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | 2025 Subaru Forester | 2026 Subaru Forester | 2019 Subaru Ascent | 2020 Subaru Ascent | 2021 Subaru Ascent | 2022 Subaru Ascent | 2023 Subaru Ascent | 2024 Subaru Ascent | 2025 Subaru Ascent | 2026 Subaru Ascent — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V436000 on July 8, 2026. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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 24, 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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: FORESTER HYBRID.