Known Recalls

Model year record

2026 Subaru Crosstrek

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 13 owner complaints on file.

Subaru Crosstrek, 2023–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2023–2026 generation. Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other2—
Vehicle speed control2—
Electrical system1—
Engine1—
Exterior lighting1—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1—
Lane departure: blind spot detection1—
Seat belts1—
Service brakes1—
Steering1—
Structure: body1—

The 2025 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Subaru Crosstrek recalls by year

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.