Subaru of America, Inc.: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap (2025 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID, 2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID)

Company / brand

Subaru of America, Inc.

Product

2025 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID; 2026 SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID

Reason / hazard

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

What to do (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 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.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 69870

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.

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Park outside

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