2019–2026 Subaru (4 models) Equipment Recall 26V436000 (Subaru WRH-26)

NHTSA recall 26V436000 (Subaru recall WRH-26) covers about 541,237 2019–2026 Subaru (4 models) vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Jul 7, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 26V436000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

541,237
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2026
model years
Jul 7, 2026
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Equipment (other, labels)

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."

The risk

An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet.

Subaru recall number WRH-26

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V436000 as WRH-26. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "WRH-26 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Subaru Ascent2019–2026All Ascent recallsYears to avoid
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid2026—
Subaru Forester2025–2026All Forester recallsYears to avoid
Subaru Forester Hybrid2025–2026—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 7, 2026
Owner notification
Not listed yet
Build dates covered
Mar 19, 2018 to Jun 15, 2026
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Subaru of America, Inc.
Safety standard (FMVSS)
110

Check your VIN for 26V436000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 26V436000 is open, call any Subaru dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V436000 or WRH-26). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 26V436000?

NHTSA recall 26V436000 (Subaru recall WRH-26) covers about 541,237 2019–2026 Subaru (4 models) vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Jul 7, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V436000?

NHTSA's record for 26V436000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 26V436000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Subaru dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 26V436000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge." NHTSA’s record does not list an owner-notification date yet. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Subaru recall number for 26V436000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as WRH-26. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (WRH-26) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V436000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 26V436000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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