SUBARU — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-06-20

Subaru Forester vehicles: child seat anchor bolts improperly tightened

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-20
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Models affected	FORESTER
Model year	2025
Units affected	2938
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._x000D_ A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
Remedy	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.
Recall number	25V419000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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