Recall 25V419000: 2025 Subaru Forester
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 19, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 2,938
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
The 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 WRC-25.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V419000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WRC-25
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jul 17, 2025
- Components
- Child seat (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology