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Subaru of America, Inc. - Park Outside - Fuel Cap May Leak Fuel
Published: February 23, 2026Recall ID: 26V106000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Park Outside - Fuel Cap May Leak Fuel
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Park Outside - Fuel Cap May Leak Fuel |
| Nhtsa id | 26V106000 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V106000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 22.66 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | WRD-26 |
| Potentially affected | 69870 |
| Report received date | 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |