2025-2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and Subaru Forester Hybrid recall: filler pipe and cap
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 23, 2026. It covers about 69,870 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 69,870
- reported
- Feb 23, 2026
- owners notified
- Mar 25, 2026
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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 on February 16, 2026.
Recall number 26V106000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 26V106000
Is there a recall on the 2025-2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and Subaru Forester Hybrid filler pipe and cap?
Yes. Recall 26V106000, reported on February 23, 2026, covers about 69,870 vehicles.
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 number for this recall is WRD-26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on February 16, 2026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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