Subaru recalls over 20,000 SUVs for defective wheels

Subaru is recalling more than 20,000 Forester SUVs because of a potential issue that can increase the risk of a crash. 

The recall involves 20,366 2025 Foresters with certain alloy wheels, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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2025 Subaru Forester recall

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Subaru is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels. 

Why you should care:

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.

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What's next:

Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 2025. Owners can call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRB-25.

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How to see if your car is under recall

What you can do:

Looking up recalls for your vehicle is easy.

To see if your car is under recall, visit the NHTSA’s recalls website. You’ll be asked to enter your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN), which is typically located on both the lower left corner of your car’s front windshield and on the driver’s side door jamb.

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Once you enter the VIN number, the NHTSA will tell you if you have an unrepaired vehicle that’s been recalled in the past 15 years. It won’t tell you if your car was previously under recall but has since been repaired.