SUBARU — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-02-23

Subaru Crosstrek and Forester hybrid vehicles: fuel tank may leak when near full

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-23
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Models affected	CROSSTREK HYBRID, FORESTER HYBRID
Model year	2026, 2025
Units affected	69153
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._x000D_ A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Remedy	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 are expected to be 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.
Recall number	26V106000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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