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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Touring

The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Touring is a 194-hp 2.5-liter with a cvt and all-wheel drive. It starts at $43,295 MSRP and is rated at 35 mpg combined.

It makes 194 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 35 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (35 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainHybrid
Price
MSRP$43,295
MSRP with Destination$44,715
Destination Charge$1,420
Engine
Engine Type2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower194 hp
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
TransmissionCVT
Fuel Economy
City35 MPG
Highway34 MPG
Combined35 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (17.4 % risk)
Tested variant: 2025 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID SUV AWD

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Subaru FORESTER HYBRID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 7, 2026 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."

Consequence: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.

NHTSA campaign 26V436000

Feb 23, 2026 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Park outside

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek hybrid, and 2025 Forester hybrid vehicles. When the fuel tank is near full capacity, an increase in ambient temperature may cause the fuel to expand and spill out of the filler neck due to an insufficient seal on the fuel cap.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, and to limit the fuel level to 50% until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the fuel filler cap gasket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 16, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V106000

98 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2025 Subaru FORESTER

Owner Complaints

98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Subaru FORESTER (12 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 7 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Unknown Or Other19
Forward Collision Avoidance13
Fuel/Propulsion System13
Visibility/Wiper13
Electrical System8
Exterior Lighting8
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 16, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance Crash 1 injury
“my car came to a sudden and immediate stop, causing the car behind me to collide with my rear end. in researching this, i have discovered that my car make and model are subject to a class action suit…”
Oct 8, 2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure
“On October 7, 2026 at approximately 7:40 PM, the EyeSight system inexplicably stopped working with a warning light notification. Prior to the EyeSight failure, the touchscreen froze completely with…”
Oct 5, 2026 · Seat Belts
“I never ride in the back seat and very infrequently have back seat passengers. However, every time I do they all complain about how difficult it is to "buckle up", I never thought much about it until…”
Sep 28, 2026 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2025 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on a road trip at interstate speed with the contact and her daughter inside the vehicle, the vehicle…”
Sep 25, 2026 · 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…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2025 SUBARU FORESTER HYBRID. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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