Today’s recall involves the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid.
Subaru of America is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid and 2025 Forester Hybrid vehicles due to a fuel system issue. When the fuel tank is close to full, rising ambient temperatures can cause fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck. The issue stems from an insufficient seal on the fuel filler cap.
Until repairs are completed, owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from buildings, and to keep the fuel level at or below 50 percent. Dealers will address the problem by replacing the fuel filler cap gasket at no cost to the owner.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 25, 2026. Affected vehicle VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov as of February 16, 2026. Owners with questions can contact Subaru of America, Inc. customer service at 1-844-373-6614 and reference recall number WRD-26.
Disclosure: This article was partially written by AI and edited by a human staffer.
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