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2026 Subaru Crosstrek recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 9
Latest campaign: Jul 7, 2026

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	1	–	Jul 7, 2026	26V436000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	1	Feb 23, 2026	26V106000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 7, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 7, 202626V436000	Equipment: other labels An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V436000 What's 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V436000 · Jul 7, 2026
Feb 23, 202626V106000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 26V106000 What's 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 NHTSA.gov on February 16, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V106000 · Feb 23, 2026

Jul 7, 202626V436000

Equipment: other labels

An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V436000

What's 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V436000 · Jul 7, 2026

Feb 23, 202626V106000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V106000

What's 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 NHTSA.gov on February 16, 2026.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V106000 · Feb 23, 2026

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component9

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

9Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Vehicle speed control	2	22	1	1
Unknown or other	2	22	0	0
Structure	1	11	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	11	0	0
Engine	1	11	0	0
Electrical system	1	11	0	0
Steering	1	11	1	1
Service brakes	1	11	1	1
Forward collision avoidance	1	11	0	0
Seat belts	1	11	0	0
Lane departure	1	11	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Crosstrek Ice, Crosstrek Wilderness Ice.

Latest reports

Structure
“The front door check strap / door detent mechanism (both front doors). The vehicle is in my possession and available for inspection upon request. VIN and service records available.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770562
Exterior lighting
“On XXX while driving my brand-new 2026 Subaru Crosstrek with approximately 63 miles on the odometer, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration.”
Filed 08/05/2026 · ODI 11755083
Electrical system
“The 2026 Subaru crosstrek was sitting in the garage since 07/17/2026. I went out on 07/19/2026 to go to church. I tried to start it and it clicked rapidly like the battery didn't have enough juice to actually start it.”
Filed 07/19/2026 · ODI 11751365

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2026 Subaru Crosstrek recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek. The most recent, 26V436000 (reported July 7, 2026), concerns equipment. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 Subaru Crosstrek?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.

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