Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling approximately 69,153 model year 2025 Forester hybrid and 2026 Crosstrek hybrid vehicles due to a fuel cap defect. An insufficient seal on the fuel filler cap can allow fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck when the tank is near capacity and temperatures rise. Owners are advised to keep their fuel tanks no more than 50% full and park outdoors until a dealer replaces the fuel filler cap gasket free of charge.
If fuel spills or leaks from the filler neck in the presence of an ignition source, it significantly increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Because of this fire risk, owners should park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures until the repair is finished.
You have 2 options:
Safety precautions and fuel management
Fuel filler cap gasket replacement
VINs became searchable on February 16, 2026.
VINs became searchable on February 16, 2026.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response