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Subaru Ascent (2019-2026), Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (2026), Subaru Forester (2025-2026), and 1 more

An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles because they were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. This fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, 'Tire selection and rims.' An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 541,237 vehicles nationwide. The issue was reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2026. Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge, or owners may choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026, and additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge.
  3. You may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. You may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
  4. Watch your mail. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

What you get Free repair

Full text from 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 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.

Is your Subaru affected?

4 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • Ascent, model years 2019 to 2026
  • Crosstrek Hybrid, model years 2026
  • Forester, model years 2025 to 2026
  • Forester Hybrid, model years 2025 to 2026

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Component
Vehicle equipment defect
Campaign
26V436000
Vehicles affected
541,237
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
WRH-26
Manufacturer phone
1-844-373-6614

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)