Subaru recalls 2019–2026 Ascent, 2025–2026 Forester and other models over incorrect weight rating label
These Subaru vehicles were built with the wrong maximum axle weight rating on their certification label, which could lead owners to overload them and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Subaru will mail owners a new certification label free of charge, or a dealer can install it free of charge. Owners can call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 and mention recall number WRH-26.
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Recall details
- Product
- Subaru Ascent, Forester, Crosstrek Hybrid and 1 more 2019–2026
- Company
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Hazard
- An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 541,237 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 7, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V436000
- Manufacturer campaign number: WRH-26
- Model years: 2019–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Defect
- 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
- An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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