NHTSA recall 26V106000 · Feb 23, 2026
Subaru of America, Inc.: Park Outside - Fuel Cap May Leak Fuel
Product
2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles
Hazard
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
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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- Summary
- 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.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 69,870
- Manufacturer campaign number
- WRD-26
- NHTSA advisory
- Park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is done.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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