NHTSA recall, , Park outside
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and Forester Hybrid Vehicles
Subaru Crosstrek hybrid and Forester hybrid vehicles can leak fuel from the filler neck, increasing fire risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
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. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The recall affects 69,870 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2026.
The problem is due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap. Owners are advised 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.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from February 16, 2026.
- You are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to limit the fuel level to 50% until the remedy is completed. Free of charge.
- Dealers will replace the fuel filler cap gasket, free of charge. You may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 16, 2026.
Is your Subaru affected?
2 models
These models and years may be affected.
- Crosstrek Hybrid, model years
- Forester Hybrid, model years
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
- Fire risk when parked
- Risk
Park outside
NHTSA says to park it outside, away from buildings, until it is repaired: it can catch fire even when parked.
NHTSA warning · How risk is rated
- Campaign
- 26V106000
- Vehicles affected
- 69,870
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- WRD-26
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-844-373-6614
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
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