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Subaru recalls 70k vehicles for fuel leak fire risk

Subaru recalled nearly 70,000 vehicles in 2026 for fuel leaks causing fire risks.

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This is the second major recall Subaru has commenced in 2026, with the first being a recall of nearly 70,000 models for fuel leaks causing fire risks.

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Subaru is accused of battery failures

Subaru is accused of battery failures in a class suit.

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Subaru Hit With Class Suit Over Alleged Battery Failures

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Subaru is accused of coordinating sales prices

Subaru CZ, Subaru DE, Subaru Nordic and Subaru Benelux are accused of coordinating sales prices in Lithuania, Denmark, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.

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Carpenter alleges that this conduct is in breach of Article 101 TFEU; (iii) Subaru CZ, Subaru DE, Subaru Nordic and Subaru Benelux have been coordinating sales prices in Lithuania, Denmark, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.

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Subaru of America, Inc. recalls vehicles for safety risk

Subaru of America, Inc. recalled vehicles over a documented safety risk.

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Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Part 573 Safety Recall Report 26V346 Manufacturer Name: Subaru of America, Inc. Submission Date: May 28, 2026 NHTSA Recall No.: 26V346 Manufacturer Recall No.: WRF-26 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR § 573 OMB Control No.:2127-0004

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Subaru recalls 541k vehicles for misprinted weight labels

Subaru recalled 541,000 vehicles due to misprinted weight labels.

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Subaru Recalls 541,000 Vehicles Over Misprinted Weight Labels
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Subaru Safety Recall WRH-26 NHTSA Recall ID 26V-436 August 2026 - Interim Notification IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to the VIN identified in the address section printed below

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Subaru sets for $158M Indiana expansion

Subaru announced a $158 million expansion at its Indiana plant, adding a service parts facility and transmission assembly shop, creating 350 new jobs.

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(AP) — A Subaru plant in northwest Indiana is set for a $158 million expansion that will create 350 new jobs by adding a new service parts facility and a transmission assembly shop, the automaker said Wednesday.

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Subaru of America, Inc. recalled certain 2020-2022 model year Legacy

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2020-2022 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to replace all (four) of the Occupant Detection System (ODS) sensors on the front passenger seat.

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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2020-2022 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to replace all (four) of the Occupant Detection System (ODS) sensors on the front passenger seat.
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Background Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2020-2022 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles to replace all (four) of the Occupant Detection System (ODS) sensors on the front passenger seat.

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Subaru alleged failed franchise notice violation

Subaru alleged Subaru of America violated CVC 3060(a)(1)(b)(i) by failing to provide 60 days' written notice to affected franchisees before modifying or replacing franchises.

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According to the 02/13/2023 petition filed with the New Motor Vehicle Board (NMVB); Courtesy Subaru alleged that SOA violated the following violations (Evidence #1): CVC 3060 (a)(1)(b)(i): Notwithstanding Section 20999.1 of the Business and Professions Code or the terms of any franchise, no franchisor shall modify or replace a franchise with a succeeding franchise if the modification or replacement would substantially affect the franchisee's sales or service obligation or investment, unless the franchisor has first given the board and each affected franchisee written notice thereof at least 60 days in advance of the modification or replacement.

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Subaru conducts voluntary safety recall

Subaru initiated a voluntary safety recall on May 21, 2026, out of an abundance of caution.

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May 21, 2026 – Out of an abundance of caution, Subaru decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall.

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Subaru of America Inc. raises $31.7 million in donations

Subaru of America Inc. raised $31.7 million in donations through the 2024 Share the Love® Event.

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CAMDEN, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / Subaru of America Inc. today announced that the 2024 Subaru Share the Love® Event raised a record-breaking $31.7 million in donations, its highest contribution amount in company history.

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Subaru of America, Inc. recalls power moonroof assemblies

Manufacturer Name: Subaru of America, Inc. Address: One Subaru Drive Camden NJ, 08103 Total number of potentially involved: 69,663 Estimated percentage with defect: 2.9% Vehicle Information Vehicle 1: 2026-2026 SUBARU FORESTER Product Category: Light Vehicles Product Type: Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Fuel / Propulsion: Spark Ignition Fuel Production Dates: Jun 19, 2025 - Mar 13, 2026 Number of potentially involved: 65,656 Descriptive Information: The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with power moonroof assemblies in which the glass.

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Manufacturer Name: Subaru of America, Inc. Address: One Subaru Drive Camden NJ, 08103 Total number of potentially involved: 69,663 Estimated percentage with defect: 2.9% Vehicle Information Vehicle 1: 2026-2026 SUBARU FORESTER Product Category: Light Vehicles Product Type: Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Fuel / Propulsion: Spark Ignition Fuel Production Dates: Jun 19, 2025 - Mar 13, 2026 Number of potentially involved: 65,656 Descriptive Information: The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with power moonroof assemblies in which the glass

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Subaru of America, Inc. recalls 2025 model year Forester Limited vehicles

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 model year Forester Limited vehicles equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels.

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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 model year Forester Limited vehicles equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels.

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Subaru — those in need

Over the last seventeen years, Subaru and its participating retailers have donated nearly $320 million to help those in need through the Subaru Share the Love® Event, supporting more than 2,700 hometown charities.

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Over the last seventeen years, Subaru and its participating retailers have donated nearly $320 million to help those in need through the Subaru Share the Love® Event, supporting more than 2,700 hometown charities.
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According to the ASPCA, approximately 5.8 million animals entered shelters in the U.S. in 2024, which is why throughout October, Subaru retailers nationwide will host in-person adoption, microchipping, or other types of pet-focused events to help ensure that animals in need can find loving homes in their communities.