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2025 Subaru Forester Recalled for Loose Child Seat Anchor Bolts

Agency Publication Date: June 19, 2025
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Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,938 of its 2025 Forester vehicles because the child seat anchor bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly. These loose bolts could cause the child safety seat to become unstable or detached during a collision. Dealers will perform a free inspection of the anchor bolts and tighten them if necessary to ensure they are secure.

Risk

If the child seat anchor bolts come loose, the child seat may not be properly secured to the vehicle. This increases the risk of injury to a child passenger during a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2025 Subaru Forester vehicles identified by Subaru recall number WRC-25 and NHTSA campaign number 25V419.
  2. Locate your vehicle's 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the driver's side dashboard or the label inside the driver's door jamb.
  3. Check if your specific vehicle is affected by entering your VIN at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or by contacting Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
  4. Contact an authorized Subaru dealer to schedule a free inspection and tightening of the child seat anchor bolts.
  5. For further information, call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free inspection and tightening of child seat anchor bolts.

How to: Dealers will inspect the child seat anchor bolts and, if necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 Subaru Forester
Part / Model:
WRC-25

Recall pertains to vehicles where child seat anchor bolts were improperly tightened during manufacturing.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V419000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
Sold By: Subaru Dealerships
Units Affected: 2,938 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: July 17, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: WRC-25
Agency Last Updated: August 29, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response