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Subaru Forester Child Seat Anchor Bolts May Loosen
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A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child if the vehicle is in a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V419000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Child Seat |
| 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 Subaru Forester vehicles have bolts that anchor a child seat in place, and these bolts may not have been tightened properly at the factory when the vehicle was built. Because of this, the bolts can come loose over time. A loose anchor bolt means the hardware used to attach a child seat to the vehicle may not hold it as firmly in place as it should.
What you should do
2. Contact your Subaru dealer, or call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
3. The inspection and any needed tightening are 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 25V419000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup
Customer service: 1-844-373-6614
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Official notice
- Component
- CHILD SEAT
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.