Mechanic Notes

2025 Subaru Forester Child Seat recall 25V419000

Safety recall

Component: Child Seat · Campaign 25V419000 · Reported 19/06/2025

Symptoms / what can happen

A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.

Cause

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.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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