– A Subaru fuel cap recall affects 72,000 hybrid vehicles because fuel can leak and cause a fire.
Recalled 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles and 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid vehicles should be parked outdoors and away from anything that could catch fire.
Furthermore, do not fill the petrol tank more than 50%.
Subaru says gasoline can leak due to a defective gas cap seal between the gas cap housing and the gas cap gasket. An increase in ambient temperature can cause the fuel temperature and pressure in the gas tank to rise.
This causes the fuel to expand and flow out of the filler neck when the fuel tank is almost full. This is why hybrid owners are warned not to fill gas tanks more than half full.
Subaru opened an investigation in December 2025 after receiving complaints about gas leaks from fuel caps in the US. Engineers traced the leaks to faulty seals on the gas caps.
“Out of an abundance of caution, Subaru has decided to issue a voluntary recall. Subaru is aware of 33 technical reports in the US market. Subaru is not aware of any fires or injuries resulting from this condition.” — Subaru
About 2,700 of the recalled Subaru hybrids are in Canada.
A Subaru dealer will replace your gas cap gasket with an upgraded version with an O-ring to strengthen the seal.
Recall letters for Subaru hybrids are due March 25, 2026, but owners of a 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid and a 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid can call 844-373-6614.
Subaru’s gas cap recall number is WRD-26.
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