2025 Subaru Forester: Child Seat recall
NHTSA campaign 25V419000 · 2,938 units potentially affected · filed Jun 19, 2025
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V419000
- Manufacturer no.
- WRC-25
- Manufacturer
- Subaru OF America, Inc.
- Component
- CHILD SEAT
- Units affected
- 2,938
- Report received
- Jun 19, 2025
- Owner letters
- Jul 17, 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