Your 2025 Forester's 18" aluminum alloy wheels may have a problem with the part that holds the lug nuts. This could cause the wheel to come loose and affect your vehicle's stability.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wheel comes loose, you might lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will inspect and replace your wheels if needed, all for free. You should check your mail for a letter from Subaru, or call them at 1-844-373-6614 to find out more about this recall (number WRB-25).
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Original — What Happened
Subaru 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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 WRB-25.
The label on your vehicle shows the maximum weight your axles can handle. In certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent models, this label was printed incorrectly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't know the correct weight limit, you might overload your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will send you a corrected label, and you can also choose to have a dealer install it for you, completely free. You'll get a letter with instructions once the new labels are ready.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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 are expected to be mailed August 25, 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 WRH-26.
Your Subaru Forester's child seat anchor bolts might not be tightened properly, which could be a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts come loose, it could lead to a child seat not securing properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to a child.
Free Fix
Subaru will inspect and tighten the bolts for free. You'll receive a letter with the details and can also call 1-844-373-6614 for more information, with recall number WRC-25.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
Original — Remedy
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 WRC-25.
