2025 Subaru Forester recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 3 2025 Subaru Forester recalls, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Equipment, OtherSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025 to 2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019 to 2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Risk: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH26.
NHTSA campaign 26V436000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Jun 19, 2025Child SeatSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles. The child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the bolts to come loose.
Risk: A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the child seat anchor bolts and, if necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC25.
NHTSA campaign 25V419000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Jan 23, 2025WheelsSubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels. The wheels may have been manufactured with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface, which can result in the wheel being improperly attached and cause a loss of vehicle stability.
Risk: A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1 844 373 6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRB25.
NHTSA campaign 25V033000 · Subaru of America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Subaru Forester. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2025 Subaru Forester has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.