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2026 SUBARU ASCENT
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Sourced from NHTSA recall and safety-rating data — last checked 6 September 2026.
1 recall campaign
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA campaign 26V436000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA campaign 26V436000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Summary
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."
Consequence
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 24, 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.
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 SUBARU ASCENT, so it has no 5-Star Safety Ratings.
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