Subaru recalls 2025 Forester Hybrid and 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid over fuel cap that may let fuel spill out
When the tank is nearly full and the weather warms up, fuel can expand and spill out of the filler neck because the fuel cap does not seal well, which could cause a fire if it meets a spark or flame.
What to do
Park outside and away from buildings, and keep the fuel level at or below 50% until the repair is done; dealers will replace the fuel filler cap gasket for free. Call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 and quote recall number WRD-26.
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Recall details
- Product
- Subaru Forester Hybrid, Crosstrek Hybrid 2025–2026
- Company
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Hazard
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 69,870 vehicles
- Owner notification
- March 25, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 23, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V106000
- Manufacturer campaign number: WRD-26
- Model years: 2025–2026
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Defect
- 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
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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