Subaru of America, Inc. recall 26V106

Affected vehicles (2)

Component / system

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.

Risk / consequence

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

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.

Chronology of events

1. Dec 23, 2025

   12/23/2025 - Subaru received a technical report from the U.S. market regarding fuel leaks from fuel filler caps and initiated an investigation.

2. Dec 29, 2025

   12/29/2025-1/12/2026 – Subaru attempted, and successfully reproduced the condition

3. Jan 13, 2026

   1/13/2026 – 2/06/2026 – Subaru opened an investigation of parts that were returned from the field. It was determined that if the affected vehicles are left parked when the fuel tank is near full capacity, a significant increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand, increasing the pressure in the fuel tank and causing the fuel level to rise up the filler neck. Under this condition, an insufficient seal on the fuel cap assembly may allow fuel to leak from the filler neck.

4. Feb 13, 2025

   February 13, 2025 – Out of an abundance of caution, Subaru decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall. Subaru is aware of 33 technical reports in the U.S. market. Subaru is not aware of any fires or injuries resulting from this condition.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 16, 2026 No Dealers

Owner notification

Mar 25, 2026 - Mar 25, 2026 Phased Recall