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Subaru Forester Alloy Wheels May Be Improperly Attached
high How serious is it? About this label
A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V033000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Wheels |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some 2025 Subaru Forester vehicles with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels may have wheels made with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface. This can result in a wheel not being properly attached to the vehicle. An improperly attached wheel can cause the vehicle to lose stability while being driven. This loss of stability can make the vehicle harder to control on the road.
What you should do
2. Contact your Subaru dealer or Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule an inspection.
3. Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace them if necessary, free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V033000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup
Customer service: 1-844-373-6614
The bigger picture
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Official notice
- Component
- WHEELS
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.