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NHTSA campaign 26V436000

Incorrect Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 110

Subaru of America, Inc.

Potential units
541,237
Report received
Jul 7, 2026
Manufacturer ID
WRH-26

Recall summary

What is being 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."

Safety consequence

Why this recall matters

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

Manufacturer remedy

What owners should expect

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 are expected to be mailed August 25, 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.

Associated products

Affected models and equipment

Vehicle2020 Subaru AscentProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid11/28/2024 - Unknown
Vehicle2026 Subaru AscentUnknown - 06/11/2026
Vehicle2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid06/26/2025 - 06/12/2026
Vehicle2021 Subaru AscentProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2019 Subaru Ascent03/19/2018 - Unknown
Vehicle2025 Subaru AscentProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2025 Subaru Forester01/26/2024 - Unknown
Vehicle2022 Subaru AscentProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2026 Subaru ForesterUnknown - 06/11/2026
Vehicle2023 Subaru AscentProduction dates not reported
Vehicle2026 Subaru Forester HybridUnknown - 06/15/2026
Vehicle2024 Subaru AscentProduction dates not reported

Official documents

NHTSA campaign files