NHTSANHTSA recall 26V685000 · Oct 19, 2026
Subaru of America, Inc.: Do Not Drive: Loss of Vehicle Control
Recall found
Product
2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles
Hazard
A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the left-front lower control arm ball joint assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI26.
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Check my VIN on NHTSA.govRecall details
- Summary
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek and Forester vehicles. The castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint may be improperly fastened, which can lead to the ball joint separating from the lower control arm.
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 8
- Manufacturer campaign number
- WRI26
- NHTSA advisory
- Do not drive this vehicle 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 22, 2026, 6:44 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.