WheelsRecall 25V-033 · 2025 Subaru Forester
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 25V-033 covers 20,366 2025 Subaru Forester for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on January 23, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 24 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 5, 2024 to October 15, 2024. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.