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2025 Subaru Forester recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 97
Latest campaign: Jul 7, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	1	–	Jul 7, 2026	26V436000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	1	Feb 23, 2026	26V106000
Child seat	1	–	Jun 19, 2025	25V419000
Wheels	1	–	Jan 23, 2025	25V033000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 7, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 7, 202626V436000	Equipment: other labels An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V436000 What's wrong 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." 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. Filed under Forester, Forester Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 26V436000 · Jul 7, 2026
Feb 23, 202626V106000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 26V106000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Forester Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 26V106000 · Feb 23, 2026
Jun 19, 202525V419000	Child seat A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V419000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Forester Campaign NHTSA 25V419000 · Jun 19, 2025
Jan 23, 202525V033000	Wheels A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V033000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Forester Campaign NHTSA 25V033000 · Jan 23, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: Forester, Forester Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component97

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

97Complaints filed

11Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

6Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Unknown or other	19	20	1	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	13	13	2	0	1
Visibility/wiper	13	13	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	12	12	2	0	0
Electrical system	8	8	0	0	2
Exterior lighting	8	8	0	0	0
Visibility	7	7	0	0	0
Service brakes	6	6	4	0	2
Vehicle speed control	5	5	5	0	1
Engine	4	4	0	0	0
Wheels	4	4	0	0	0
Back over prevention	4	4	0	0	1
Fuel system	4	4	0	0	0
Gasoline	4	4	0	0	0
Air bags	4	4	3	1	2

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Forester, Forester Wilderness.

Latest reports

Forward collision avoidance
“On October 7, 2026 at approximately 7:40 PM, the EyeSight system inexplicably stopped working with a warning light notification.”
Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769828
Seat belts
“I never ride in the back seat and very infrequently have back seat passengers. However, every time I do they all complain about how difficult it is to "buckle up", I never thought much about it until I started visiting…”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769050
Engine
“The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on a road trip at interstate speed with the contact and her daughter inside the vehicle, the vehicle started shaking…”
Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767533

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2025 Subaru Forester recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Subaru Forester have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Subaru Forester. The most recent, 26V436000 (reported July 7, 2026), concerns equipment. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Subaru Forester?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 97 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Subaru Forester?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.

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