2026 Subaru Forester and Crosstrek Recall: Suspension: Lower Ball Joint
2026 Subaru Forester — Suspension: Lower Ball Joint
Does this record show whether my vehicle or product was repaired?
This campaign record does not show whether the remedy was completed for your individual vehicle or product. Check your VIN, or the equipment model and manufacture date, with NHTSA and the manufacturer. The publication date alone does not show that the issue was resolved.
Why was the 2026 Subaru Forester recalled?
A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the product description and available identifiers below from the official NHTSA record to check whether it is covered by this recall. If an identifier is missing or unclear, check the complete official notice or contact the firm; an incomplete match here does not establish that your product is unaffected.
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V685000
- Product
- 2026 Subaru Forester — Suspension: Lower Ball Joint
- Potentially affected units
- 8
- Report received by NHTSA
- October 19, 2026
- Agency
- NHTSA