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Model year 2025 · Subaru

2025 Subaru Forester recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Subaru Forester — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on July 7, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: FORESTER, FORESTER HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Subaru Forester, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V436000July 7, 2026Equipment › Other › Labels
26V106000February 23, 2026Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And CapPark outside
25V419000June 19, 2025Child Seat
25V033000January 23, 2025Wheels

Systems involved: Child Seat (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Wheels (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V436000Manufacturer no. WRH-26

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
July 7, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
541,237 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Subaru Forester
January 26, 2024 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
FORESTER, FORESTER HYBRID

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 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 WRH-26.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V436000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V106000Manufacturer no. WRD-26

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe And Cap

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
February 23, 2026
Owner notification
March 25, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
69,870 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
FORESTER HYBRID

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to limit the fuel level to 50% until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the fuel filler cap gasket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 16, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V106000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V419000Manufacturer no. WRC-25

Child Seat

Report received by NHTSA
June 19, 2025
Owner notification
July 17, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,938 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Subaru Forester
November 28, 2024 – March 5, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
FORESTER

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V419000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V033000Manufacturer no. WRB-25

Wheels

Report received by NHTSA
January 23, 2025
Owner notification
February 28, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
20,366 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Subaru Forester
April 5, 2024 – October 15, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
FORESTER

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V033000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 8, 2026.