2025 Subaru Forester: Wheels recall
NHTSA campaign 25V033000 · 20K units potentially affected · filed Jan 23, 2025
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V033000
- Manufacturer no.
- WRB-25
- Manufacturer
- Subaru OF America, Inc.
- Component
- WHEELS
- Units affected
- 20,366
- Report received
- Jan 23, 2025
- Owner letters
- Feb 28, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Forester 2025