2025 Subaru Forester Recall: Child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the…
NHTSA campaign 25V419000 · Child Seat · filed Jun 19, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V419000 (manufacturer number WRC-25). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.