CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 Subaru Forester vehicles equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels may have been built with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface. This can cause the wheel to be improperly attached to the vehicle.
An improperly attached wheel can lead to a loss of vehicle stability, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid delaying the repair.
Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace them as necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2025. You can also contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 (recall number WRB-25), and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Forester | 2025 |
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