Subaru ,: Park Outside - Fuel Cap May Leak Fuel
Recall Summary Subaru is recalling certain 2025 Forester hybrid and 2026 Crosstrek hybrid vehicles because the fuel cap may not seal properly, allowing fuel to leak from the tank when it's nearly full and temperatures rise. A fuel leak near an ignition source poses a fire risk. Dealers will replace the fuel cap gasket for free.
- Recalling firm
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Product
- Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. 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.
- Reason
- 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 are expected to be 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-02-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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