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2019-2026 Subaru Ascent, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and others recall: labels

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 7, 2026. It covers about 541,237 vehicles.

vehicles affected
541,237
reported
Jul 7, 2026

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
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."
Risk
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 26V436000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 26V436000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2026 Subaru Ascent, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and others labels?

Yes. Recall 26V436000, reported on July 7, 2026, covers about 541,237 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V436000?

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 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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