NHTSA 26V436000Manufacturer no. WRH-26
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- Report received by NHTSA
- July 7, 2026
- Owner notification
- Not yet in the record
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 541,237 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2026 Subaru Ascent
- Not reported – June 11, 2026
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- ASCENT
Defect summary
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."
Safety 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.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V436000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov