Subaru: recalls by model and year

This table compares the model lines of Subaru only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not rate one make against another.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

1. 26V685000Received 19 Oct 2026. 8 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball JointDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the left-front lower control arm ball joint assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI26.

   Report filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number WRI26. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

2. 26V436000Received 7 Jul 2026. 541,237 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number WRH-26. The campaign has 13 make, model and year entries.

3. 26V393000Received 18 Jun 2026. 20,991 units.

   Electrical System / Propulsion System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 Toyota BZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra battery electric vehicles. The electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the high voltage battery may experience a fault, resulting in a loss of drive power.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LA07 and 26TA11. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG26.

   Report filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 26LA07 26TA11 WRG26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Aug 2026. The campaign has 3 make, model and year entries.

4. 26V346000Received 28 May 2026. 69,663 units.

   Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid vehicles. The sliding glass panel of the power moonroof assembly may have been improperly bonded to the sliding frame, allowing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the power moonroof glass panel for proper adhesion and, if necessary, replace the glass panel assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRF-26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

   Report filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number WRF-26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jul 2026. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

5. 26V106000Received 23 Feb 2026. 69,870 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly / Filler Pipe and CapPark-outside advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number WRD-26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Mar 2026. The campaign has 2 make, model and year entries.

The list shows the newest 5 of 177 campaigns.

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A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• Subaru: equipment recallsNHTSA recall campaigns for other equipment of the brand.

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Which Subaru model line has the most recall campaigns?

The Legacy: 81 campaigns for 39 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.

Which Subaru model line has the most complaints?

The Outback: 9,792 complaints for 32 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Which components do the complaints about Subaru vehicles name?

Electrical System: 129.2 per 1,000 component mentions. Visibility/Wiper: 107.8 per 1,000 component mentions. Unknown or Other: 94 per 1,000 component mentions.

How many units are in the recall campaigns for Subaru?

16,551,641 units in 177 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.