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Recall 25V-033

Subaru of America, Inc. recalled the 2025 Subaru Forester: Wheels.

At a glance

Campaign number
25V-033
Reported
January 23, 2025
Vehicles affected
20,366 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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.

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-[removed]. Subaru's number for this recall is WRB-25.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles