Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- June 19, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Subaru, Subaru of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles & Parts
- Sold At
- Unknown
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Subaru, Subaru of America, Inc.
- Product type
- Child Seat Anchor Bolts
- Model numbers
- FORESTER
- Sold at
- Unknown
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
June 19, 2025
Reported by NHTSA
June 19, 2025
RecallRadar source check
June 9, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
What You Should 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.
About This Product
The Subaru Forester is a popular compact SUV. The recall concerns child seat anchor bolts that secure the LATCH system.
Why This Is Dangerous
Loose anchor bolts can compromise the integrity of the child seat attachment during a crash, increasing injury risk to a child.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Consumers should expect a dealer inspection and potential tightening of bolts. No injuries reported yet; action is needed to prevent future risk.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- 1. Verify your 2025 Forester is affected by the recall WRC-25 in official notices.
- 2. Check VIN with Subaru dealer or NHTSA database.
- 3. If your vehicle is affected, book inspection immediately.
Where to find product info
Recall details available via Subaru customer service and NHTSA recall database. Look for recall WRC-25.
What timeline to expect
Inspection and tightening performed at no charge. Process timing depends on dealer availability; typical service window is a few hours to a day.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to Subaru corporate customer service.
- File a complaint with NHTSA if the dealer fails to perform the recall remedy.
How to prevent similar issues
- Keep vehicles up to date with recalls.
- When purchasing used cars, check recall status for the model year.
Documentation advice
Keep letters, dealership notes, photos of bolt tightening, VIN, and recall number WRC-25.
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Product Details
Brand: Subaru of America, Inc. (SUBARU). Model: FORESTER. Year: 2025. Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc. Component: CHILD SEAT. Recall number: WRC-25. Date of recall: Notice expected August 15, 2025. Status: ACTIVE.
Reported Incidents
No incidents or injuries are reported in the provided data.
Key Facts
- 2025 Forester recall for loose child seat anchor bolts
- Recall number WRC-25
- Owner notification letters mailed around 2025-08-15
- Dealer inspection and tightening at no charge
- No reported incidents in the provided data
- Active recall as of 2026-07-06
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