Official recall notice
Incorrect Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 110
- Recall date
- 2026-07-08
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 541,237
- Vehicle
- Subaru of America, Inc.
Why it was recalled
Hazard
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended action
What to do
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.
Product description
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."