Child seatRecall 25V-419 · 2025 Subaru Forester
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 25V-419 covers 2,938 2025 Subaru Forester for a child seat problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V419000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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 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
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 28, 2024 to March 5, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.