Subaru Forester 2025 Recall: Incorrect GAWR Label Risk of Crash
Subaru recalls 2025 Forester models with incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels that could cause vehicle overload and crash risk. Owners will receive free label updates to comply with safety standards.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2025 Forester models due to an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) label on the vehicle. This could lead to vehicle overload and an increased risk of crash. Owners should contact Subaru for a free label update to ensure compliance with safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80038-subaru-forester-2025-recall-incorrect-gawr-label-risk-of-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80038-subaru-forester-2025-recall-incorrect-gawr-label-risk-of-crash · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V436000
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“Subaru Forester 2025 Recall: Incorrect GAWR Label Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80038-subaru-forester-2025-recall-incorrect-gawr-label-risk-of-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #26V436000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V436000).
Why it’s dangerous
The incorrect GAWR label means the vehicle's weight rating is not properly set. This could cause the vehicle to be overloaded, especially when carrying heavy loads, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Subaru Forester models with an incorrect GAWR label are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the updated label may face increased crash risk due to potential vehicle overload.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a certification label on your vehicle that shows the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The recall applies to 2025 Forester models manufactured with an incorrect label.
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What to do — step by step
Get New Label
Subaru will mail a free new certification label to owners by mail. You can also request a dealer installation of the new label.
Contact Subaru
Reach out to Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 for assistance with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 51 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V436000 — Subaru Forester 2025 Recall: Incorrect GAWR Label Risk of Crash Hello, I own a Subaru Forester 2025 Recall: Incorrect GAWR Label Risk of Crash that is covered by recall 26V436000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V436000 (July 7, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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