Subaru Crosstrek 2024–2026 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin 06-97-26 · NHTSA communication 11032042 · issued Apr 30, 2026
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Service Brakes
component
2024–2026
model years
7
vehicle entries
Official summary
This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads which have been redesigned with a new friction material and shape to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumulate on the rotor surface, causing unevenness.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.