CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Subaru Forester has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (20 reports).
2025 Subaru Forester recalls
Incorrect Weight Label Can Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk
Certain Subaru Ascent and Forester vehicles were built with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label, so the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 for tire selection and rims.
Loose Child Seat Anchor Bolts Could Raise Crash Injury Risk
Certain 2025 Subaru Forester vehicles may have child seat anchor bolts that were not tightened properly during assembly.
Wheels May Detach, Causing Loss of Vehicle Control
Certain 2025 Subaru Forester vehicles equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels may have been built with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface.
Most common 2025 Subaru Forester problems
Problem areas named in the 99 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
| Visibility | 7 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
What owners report
There have been intermittent failures of numerous vehicle systems over the last 4 months. Some of these systems have impacted the cars safety systems including but not limited to steering, braking, collision avoidance, inability to enter vehicle in an unfamiliar location and stranding owner hundreds of miles from home.
my car came to a sudden and immediate stop, causing the car behind me to collide with my rear end. in researching this, i have discovered that my car make and model are subject to a class action suit for what is called "phantom braking." I was not injured but the driver of the other car claimed that his son in the back seat was injured. There were no warning indicators going off, either visual or audio. the vehicle's condition was observed by a XXX Police Officer at the scene, and an accident report (XXX) was filed, to be available sometime next week. I contacted my insurance company, State Farm, about 8 PM, after having been directed by an officer to pull around the corner to a side road.
On October 7, 2026 at approximately 7:40 PM, the EyeSight system inexplicably stopped working with a warning light notification. Prior to the EyeSight failure, the touchscreen froze completely with subsequent inability to control the climate and other control options. After pulling over and stopping the engine and then restarting several times, the problem did not resolve. After parking and shutting the engine and then restarting after a hiatus of not driving, the problem resolved. The EyeSight system failure created a risk due to loss of pre-collision braking and throttle management, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control. No incident occurred. I am scheduling a visit to Subaru deale
I never ride in the back seat and very infrequently have back seat passengers. However, every time I do they all complain about how difficult it is to "buckle up", I never thought much about it until I started visiting my grandkids and would have to buckle them; it is very difficult to access the clip. That in itself is bad enough, but there have been two occasions now where the seatbelt has come undone after I know it was properly latched, causing my grandsons booster to not be restrained while I was driving. I scheduled an appointment with AutoNation Subaru in Carlsbad CA on 30 September to see if the seatbelt clips could be extended for better access. When I showed up for the appointment,
The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on a road trip at interstate speed with the contact and her daughter inside the vehicle, the vehicle started shaking violently from side to side. The driver pulled over to the side of the road momentarily. The driver resumed driving, and upon accelerating to overtake a vehicle, the engine made an abnormal sound; the vehicle started shaking violently and pulling from side to side and made abnormally loud and rumbling sounds. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was test driven, and the failure was duplicated. The vehicle was diagnosed with eng
2025 Subaru Forester questions
Does the 2025 Subaru Forester have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Subaru Forester: Incorrect Weight Label Can Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk; Loose Child Seat Anchor Bolts Could Raise Crash Injury Risk; Wheels May Detach, Causing Loss of Vehicle Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Subaru Forester?
Based on 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (20), Unknown Or Other (19), Visibility/Wiper (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 Subaru Forester has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.