The 2025 Subaru Forester's high safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 65 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V0330002025-23-01

WHEELS

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.

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

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25V4190002025-19-06

CHILD SEAT

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.

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

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2025 Subaru Forester has accumulated 65 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with visibility/wiper leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Visibility/wiper9

02Unknown Or Other8

03Visibility7

04Exterior Lighting6

05Forward Collision Avoidance5

65 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

26–35mpg combined

25-35city

28-34hwy

$1,250-$1,700/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2025 Subaru Forester ranges from 26 to 35 MPG combined. That's a 9 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Forester Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)

35mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

35 city34 hwy~$1,250/yr7/10 Clean

Forester AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)

29mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average

Forester Sport/Touring AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)

28mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

25 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Forester Wilderness AWD - Automatic (AV-S8)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

25 city28 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 Subaru Forester

35States

19%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 7% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

1,7137%

TXTexas

1,5356%

PAPennsylvania

1,3536%

NHNew Hampshire

1,2555%

NYNew York

1,2305%

OROregon

1,0795%

COColorado

1,0314%

NJNew Jersey

1,0074%

FLFlorida

9984%

DEDelaware

9244%

WAWashington

8554%

ILIllinois

8073%

OHOhio

6243%

MNMinnesota

6023%

MDMaryland

5942%

NCNorth Carolina

5822%

DCWashington DC

5712%

MAMassachusetts

5292%

CTConnecticut

5242%

MIMichigan

5132%

MOMissouri

4732%

UTUtah

4412%

RIRhode Island

4302%

GA382

ME377

AZ377

VT344

WI298

OK297

IN263

NE210

ID207

NV160

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

Buying a 2025 Subaru Forester?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2025 Subaru Forester a good car to buy?

The 2025 Subaru Forester has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is visibility/wiper, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Subaru Forester?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2025 Subaru Forester. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Subaru Forester?

Fuel economy ranges from 26 to 35 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $519 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2025 Subaru Forester?

VISIBILITY/WIPER is the number-one complaint area for the 2025 Subaru Forester, based on 65 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.