Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 26V685000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Subaru of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2026-10-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V685000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
8
Reported to NHTSA
2026-10-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Subaru Crosstrek2026
Subaru Forester2026

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.