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- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026 Subaru Crosstrek and Forester vehicles may have a castle nut on the left-front lower control arm ball joint that was not properly fastened. Over time, this can allow the ball joint to separate from the lower control arm.
If the ball joint separates, the vehicle can lose control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repair has been completed.
Take your vehicle to an authorized Subaru dealer. The dealer will inspect the left-front lower control arm ball joint and replace the assembly if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 16, 2026. You can also contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 (recall number WRI26), or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | 2026 |