2025 Subaru Forester Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Subaru Forester. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 26V106000Feb 23, 2026PARK OUTSIDE69,870 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2025, Crosstrek Hybrid 2026

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 26V436000Jul 7, 2026541,237 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2025–2026, Ascent 2019–2026, Crosstrek Hybrid 2026

  Reported issue: 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."

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 25V419000Jun 19, 20252,938 vehicles potentially affected
  Child seat
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2025

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 25V033000Jan 23, 202520,366 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels
  Covers: Subaru Forester 2025

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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