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2025 Subaru Forester: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 94 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

3recalls
94complaints
11crashes reported
2fires reported
6injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other19 · 20%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System13 · 14%
  • Visibility/Wiper13 · 14%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance11 · 12%
  • Electrical System8 · 9%
  • Exterior Lighting8 · 9%
  • Visibility7 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control5 · 5%
  • Service Brakes5 · 5%
  • Wheels4 · 4%

What owners report

Forward Collision Avoidance

I had made a right turn onto an avenue, then crossed another main avenue that breaks up the first avenue, and attempted to continue onto the original avenue. suddenly, before i could continue to drive down the avenue and complete the maneuver, the pre-collision breaking system activated (i could see the wording in red on the screen above the steering wheel) and the breaks were triggered by the system thereby complet

Unknown Or Other

The radio/hvac system in the 2025 subaru forester has a major delay problem which causes the unit to freeze and not accept user input, delay connectivity, and hvac conteol, and volume comtrol/on/off, etc. this can take up to 90 seconds to work and if already driving, causes unnecessary fiddling which is a safety concern. the manufacturer is aware of the issue and considers it acceptable. compared to other manufac

Forward Collision Avoidance

Driving in middle lane on i-87 heading towards albany (around it), car alarmed (flashed a red box on dashboard) and then the aeb braked for shadows in front and caused cars to swerve behind us with semi trucks getting too close. could not get the car to stop breaking and other drivers were very upset at us. will be taking to subaru for next appointment to recalibrate and teach me how to turn off. have not confirmed y

Fuel/Propulsion System

I recently noticed that the metal lip and outer cap area of my fuel filler neck is rusting. this isn't just a cosmetic issue this is the exact surface where the gas cap needs to seal to keep the fuel system airtight. because it’s rusting it’s going to ruin that seal, cause fuel vapor leaks, and trigger a check engine light. in addition to the fuel neck, both my front driver and passenger side windows screech and vib

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 SUBARU FORESTER SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering FORESTER, FORESTER WILDERNESS. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.