A Message to Our Valued Owners:

We would like to thank you for your selection of a Subaru vehicle. We take pride in our products and are committed to your continued satisfaction.

Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a new service program for certain 2026 model year Outback vehicles equipped with the 2.4L turbo engine and trailer hitch accessory kit.

You received this notice because our records indicate that you currently own one of these vehicles.

WRE-26 Service Program FAQs:

Q: What should I do?
A: Please contact your Subaru retailer for an appointment to have this repair performed.

Q: What will Subaru do?
A: Subaru will replace the muffler gaskets with the correct parts on all affected vehicles.

Q: What will be done to the vehicle?
A: Your Subaru retailer will replace the muffler gaskets with the correct parts on all affected vehicles.

Q: What Subaru models are involved?
A: Certain 2026 model year Outback vehicles equipped with the 2.4L turbo engine and trailer hitch accessory kit.

Q: Do I need to make an appointment?
A: Yes. Please contact your servicing Subaru retailer to set up an appointment to ensure that the retailer can allocate a time slot to best accommodate you.

Q: How much will this repair cost?
A: This repair will be performed free of charge at any authorized Subaru retailer.

Q: Do I have to return to the retailer where I bought the car?
A: Any authorized Subaru retailer will be able to perform this repair free of charge for you.

Q: Can I have this repair performed at an independent repair facility?
A: Only an authorized Subaru retailer can perform this repair free of charge for you.

Q: If I live in Canada do I have to return to the United States to have this performed?
A: Any authorized Subaru dealership in either the United States or Canada is capable of performing this recall repair.

Q: If I no longer own the vehicle what should I do?
A: If you no longer own your vehicle, please update owner information online at www.subaru.com/customer-support.html , by selecting Email Us then selecting Ownership Update from the list of topics.