Subaru Ascent recall: Equipment:other:labels
Official safety recall 26V436000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | 2025 | United States |
| Subaru Forester | 2026 | United States |
| Subaru Ascent | 2020 | United States |
| Subaru Ascent | 2021 | United States |
| Subaru Ascent | 2022 | United States |
| Subaru Ascent | 2023 | United States |
| Subaru Ascent | 2024 | United States |
| Subaru Ascent | 2025 | United States |
| Subaru Ascent | 2026 | United States |
| Subaru Ascent | 2019 | United States |
The problem
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."
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The official 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.