Recalls & safety ratings
Sourced from NHTSA recall and safety-rating data — last checked 2 November 2026.
NHTSA has flagged at least one campaign below as a “do not drive” recall. Contact a dealer before using the car again — the repair is free.
A campaign usually covers only part of a model year's production, so it may not apply to a particular car. Check the VIN to be certain.
NHTSA campaign 26V685000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
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.
A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA crash-tests vehicles and rates them out of five stars. More stars mean a safer car. Ratings are per body style, so a model can appear more than once below.
16.4% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
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