Filed by Subaru of America, Inc. on January 23, 2025; 1 model-year listings affected.
Wheels
NHTSA campaign 25V033000 · reported January 23, 2025 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 20,366 vehicles potentially affected
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.