Recall 26V436000: 2019–2026 Subaru Ascent and 2 other models
- Report received
- Jul 7, 2026
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 541,237vehicles
- Model years
- 2019–2026
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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."
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2019 Subaru Ascent443 complaints
- 2020 Subaru Ascent324 complaints
- 2021 Subaru Ascent104 complaints
- 2022 Subaru Ascent56 complaints
- 2023 Subaru Ascent45 complaints
- 2024 Subaru Ascent51 complaints
- 2025 Subaru Ascent15 complaints
- 2026 Subaru Ascent3 complaints
- 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid0 complaints
- 2025 Subaru Forester99 complaints
- 2026 Subaru Forester32 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.