2026 Subaru Crosstrek & 2026 Subaru Forester recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V685000
- Manufacturer recall #
- WRI26
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 8
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Owner phone
- 1-844-373-6614
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Built
- Aug 4, 2026 – Aug 6, 2026
- Recall started by
- MFR