2019-2026 Subaru Ascent, 2025-2026 Subaru Forester, 2025-2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid and 1 more model recall: Incorrect Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 110
Report received by NHTSA: July 7, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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."
- The risk
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
541,237 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2019-2026 Subaru Ascent, 2025-2026 Subaru Forester, 2025-2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid, 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid.
- Compared with
Subaru of America, Inc. has 4 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 3 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
72 earlier NHTSA recalls by Subaru of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 28, 2026 2026 Subaru Forester, 2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid recall: Moonroof Glass May Detach
- Feb. 23, 2026 Subaru of America, Inc. recall: Park Outside - Fuel Cap May Leak Fuel (agency record)
- Dec. 18, 2025 Subaru of America, Inc. recall: Rear Hatch Support Bracket May Fail (agency record)
- June 19, 2025 Subaru of America, Inc. recall: Child Seat Anchor Bolt Not Tightened Properly (agency record)
- Jan. 23, 2025 Subaru of America, Inc. recall: Incorrectly Manufactured Wheels (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Subaru Ascent 2019-2026
- Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2026
- Subaru Forester 2025-2026
- Subaru Forester Hybrid 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V436000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 7, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 541,237 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | WRH-26 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record