Subaru of America, Inc. recall 25V033

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels. 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.

Risk / consequence

A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the wheels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRB-25.

Chronology of events

1. Oct 15, 2024

   October 15, 2024 – A wheel attachment concern was identified during the wheel fastening process on Subaru’s vehicle production line. Subaru inspected the wheels and found that the lug seats were incorrectly specified. Subaru initiated an investigation with the supplier. The supplier determined that some wheels had been manufactured with an incorrectly specified lug seat surface.

2. Oct 15, 2024

   October 15, 2024 to December 24, 2024 – Subaru confirmed that the incorrect specifications do not meet Subaru’s internal safety standards. Subaru also determined the potentially affected vehicle population.

3. Jan 16, 2025

   January 16, 2025 – Out of an abundance of caution, Subaru decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall campaign. Subaru is not aware of any warranty claims or technical reports related to this condition.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

JAN 24, 2025 - JAN 24, 2025

Owner notification

MAR 24, 2025 - MAR 24, 2025