NHTSAGeneral Alert
Subaru of America, Inc. - Child Seat Anchor Bolt Not Tightened Properly
Published: June 19, 2025Recall ID: 25V419000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Child Seat Anchor Bolt Not Tightened Properly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Child Seat Anchor Bolt Not Tightened Properly |
| Nhtsa id | 25V419000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V419000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 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. |
| Completion rate | 84.99 |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | WRC-25 |
| Potentially affected | 2938 |
| Report received date | 2025-06-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |