Trim Report

Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring2025

Includes:FOREST|2.5XT Touring
$6,995
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2025 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring Pricing

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Where to Find Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring

Location data for all 2025 Subaru Forester trims combined

35States

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Subaru Forester Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2025 Subaru Forester trims

High Concern

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.

2
Recalls
65
Complaints
8
Crashes
1
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.

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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
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Subaru Forester Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2025 Subaru Forester trims

26–35mpg combined
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25-35city
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28-34hwy
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$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)

2.5XT Touring Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2025 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring

How does the 2.5XT Touring compare to other Subaru Forester trims?

Every Subaru Forester trim targets a different buyer. The 2025 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2025 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring?

The 2.5XT Touring shares its core mechanicals with other Subaru Forester trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for visibility/wiper issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2025 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Subaru Forester 2.5XT Touring year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Subaru Forester overview compares all years side by side.

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