NHTSA campaign 26V685000 · Subaru campaign WRI26
Subaru Recall 26V-685: Do Not Drive: Loss of Vehicle Control
- Do not drive
Owners are advised not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done.
NHTSA recall 26V685000 (Subaru campaign WRI26) was reported by Subaru of America, Inc. on October 19, 2026, with 8 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Subaru Crosstrek and Subaru Forester for the 2026 model year.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 26V685000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V685000 (also written 26V-685 or 26V685)
- Filed by
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Subaru campaign number
- WRI26
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 8 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 25, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 26V685000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Subaru
Subaru Crosstrek
- 2026 · Vehicles built August 4, 2026 – August 6, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Subaru Forester
- 2026 · Vehicles built August 5, 2026 – August 13, 2026 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 26V685000.
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 consequence
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 26V685000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.