Subaru 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.
The short version
Subaru of America, Inc. reported a problem with the control arm lower ball joint. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
A ball joint that separates from the lower control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the left-front lower control arm ball joint assembly, as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-685.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Subaru Crosstrek |
| 2026 | Subaru Forester |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
One of 4 recalls filed by Subaru in 2026 · filed 19 days ago · last verified Nov 7, 2026
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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What this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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Record dates
Reported to NHTSA: October 19, 2026
First tracked here: Oct 22, 2026
Last change: Oct 22, 2026
Official record
NHTSA campaign: 26V685000
Manufacturer campaign: WRI26
Owner notification: Owner notification letters scheduled — expected starting December 16, 2026.
View this recall on NHTSA.gov →