United StatesCertain 2026 Subaru Crosstrek hybrid and 2025 Subaru Forester hybrid vehicles are affected; identify them by model and year. When the fuel tank is near full, fuel can expand and spill from the filler neck because the fuel cap seal is insufficient, increasing fire risk; owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit fuel to 50% until dealers replace the fuel filler cap gasket free of charge (owner letters mailed March 25, 2026; Subaru recall WRD-26, customer service 1-844-373-6614).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V106000; Manufacturer campaign WRD-26
The 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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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