2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Touring
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- Photo: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Touring in Brilliant Bronze Metallic, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Subaru Forester 2.5i-S EyeSight by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Touring in Brilliant Bronze Metallic, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness, rear NYIAS 2025 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru Forester SL 2.5 e-BOXER S-HEV interior by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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 | |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,295 |
| MSRP with Destination | $44,715 |
| Destination Charge | $1,420 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 194 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 35 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 35 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.4 % risk) |
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
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 13 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
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.