03:39 01-03-2026

Subaru hybrid recall: fuel leak risk in 2026 Crosstrek and 2025 Forester

Subaru recalls 69,153 hybrid crossovers due to potential fuel leaks from filler caps, posing fire risk. Learn about the fix and safety advice for affected owners.

Subaru is recalling 69,153 hybrid crossovers—specifically the 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid and 2025 Forester Hybrid—due to a potential fuel leak from the fuel filler cap. According to Tarantas.News, gasoline can expand under high temperatures when the tank is nearly full, creating excess pressure that may force fuel to escape.

The issue stems from insufficient sealing between the cap body and its gasket. In the presence of an ignition source, this raises the risk of fire. Subaru notes that no fires or injuries have been reported, though 33 leak-related complaints have been filed in the United States.

An investigation launched in December 2025 allowed engineers to replicate the defect. The fix involves installing an upgraded gasket with an additional O-ring.

Production of the Crosstrek Hybrid will be adjusted in March, and vehicles at dealerships will be repaired before delivery to customers. Until repairs are made, owners are advised to park their SUVs in open areas away from buildings and avoid filling the tank more than halfway. Notification letters will be sent starting March 25.

This situation underscores how even a small component can impact the safety of modern hybrids. For Subaru, it represents more of a reputational risk than a major crisis, but it will likely prompt manufacturers to pay even closer attention to sealing and fuel safety issues.