Child seat anchor bolt not tightened properly
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 25V419000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V419000?
NHTSA recall 25V419000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on June 19, 2025. It addresses: Child seat anchor bolt not tightened properly. The recall affects approximately 2,938 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V419000 or the manufacturer campaign number WRC-25. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.