# Subaru of America, Inc.: Park Outside - Fuel Cap May Leak Fuel (26V106000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 75/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Subject | Park Outside - Fuel Cap May Leak Fuel |
| NHTSA ID | 26V106000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | WRD-26 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Units potentially affected | 69870 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | Yes |
| 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. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- Fire risk: park outside warning.
- Safety-critical component (fuel system).
- 69,870 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V106000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.