2025 Subaru Forester
2 recalls · 62 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2026 | Exterior Lighting | Significant issues with adaptive headlights having a large shadow in middle of beam as well as two smaller dark shadows ... | No | No |
| 04/01/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | I experienced a false emergency braking event twice at the same area near my home. The vehicle falsely identified a sto... | No | No |
| 03/31/2026 | Unknown or Other | Vehicle: Subaru Forester 2025. Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, between 1530 and 1630. Situation: I just completed a 3-... | No | No |
| 03/24/2026 | Vehicle Speed Control,fuel/Propulsion System,forward Collision Avoidance | On 12/4/25, I was pulling into a space in a parking deck, was approximately one quarter of the way into the spot and the... | Yes | No |
| 03/23/2026 | Electrical System | Navigation system gives incorrect directions including wrong freeway exits and and incorrect home location ( off by abou... | No | No |
| 03/20/2026 | Visibility/Wiper | On March 12, 2026, my 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid, owned for less than 1 month at the time and purchased on 2/14/2026, s... | No | No |
| 03/19/2026 | Engine,fuel/Propulsion System | Exhaust gas smell from the engine compartment when parked after driving. Garage smells like exhaust gases when left in e... | No | No |
| 03/19/2026 | Power Train | The vehicle will move from park to drive and reverse while the engine is off. It moves an good distance and only flashes... | No | No |
| 03/13/2026 | Fuel System, Gasoline | The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Forester. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V106000 (Fuel Sys... | No | No |
| 03/13/2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | I purchased a 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid VIN [XXX] on July 26, 2025 from Schumacher Subaru, 3031 Okeechobee Blvd. West... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2025 Subaru Forester has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 62.
The 2025 Subaru Forester has a Safety Score of 32/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2025 Subaru Forester received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 7 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Subaru dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).