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Buying a used 2025 Subaru Forester? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls, two of them assembly-quality issues: alloy wheels that may be improperly attached and child seat anchor bolts that can loosen. The third, incorrect weight-rating labels, is paperwork rather than hardware. For such a new model year the complaint count stands out — 93 unverified owner reports to NHTSA, including 11 crashes, two fires and six injuries. Fuel/propulsion, wiper/visibility and forward collision avoidance are the most-cited areas.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the wheel-attachment recall was done and have lug torque verified
- Check the child seat anchor bolt recall by VIN if you'll mount car seats
- Verify the corrected weight-rating label is on the door jamb
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Subaru dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 Subaru Forester
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester alloy wheels may be improperly attached | Wheels | high |
| Subaru Forester child seat anchor bolts may loosen | Child Seat | high |
| Subaru Ascent and Forester have wrong weight-rating labels | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
93 complaints filed for this model year, including 11 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility And Wipers | 20 | None found |
| Fuel System | 13 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 10 | None found |
| Electrical System | 8 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | None found |
| Brakes | 6 | None found |