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Vehicles/Passenger Cars

Subaru of America, Inc: Incorrectly Manufactured Wheels

Agency Publication Date: January 23, 2025
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Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling approximately 20,366 model year 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. These wheels may have been manufactured with an incorrect lug seat surface, which can prevent the wheel from being properly secured to the vehicle. Subaru dealers will inspect and replace the affected wheels at no cost to owners.

Risk

An improperly attached wheel can lead to a loss of vehicle stability or the wheel potentially detaching while driving, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if your vehicle is a 2025 Subaru Forester equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
  2. Contact an authorized Subaru dealer to schedule a free inspection of your vehicle's wheels.
  3. Follow the official remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 and refer to recall number WRB-25.
  4. Look for your owner notification letter, which Subaru began mailing on February 28, 2025.
  5. For further questions or to verify your VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Inspection and potential replacement of wheels.

How to: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 Subaru Forester (with 18" aluminum alloy wheels)
Part / Model:
2025 Forester

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V033000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
Units Affected: 20,366 vehicles(204% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: February 28, 2025
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: WRB-25
Agency Last Updated: March 3, 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