2025 Subaru Forester
Specs, fuel economy, oil capacity, recalls, and reliability for the 2025 Subaru Forester.
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S8)
- Fuel type
- Regular
- Vehicle class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 33
- Combined MPG
- 29
- Est. annual fuel cost
- $1,500
Forester reliability score
Scored from NHTSA consumer complaint volume and severity for this model year. Most-reported component: Visibility/wiper.
- Complaints
- 74
- Crashes
- 10
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 9
2025 Forester oil capacity & type
- Viscosity
- 0W-20
- Oil type
- Full Synthetic
- Capacity (with filter)
- 5.1 qt
- Capacity (without filter)
- 4.6 qt
- OEM spec
- API SP
- OEM oil filter
- Subaru 15208AA15A
- Drain plug torque
- 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs)
- Drain plug socket
- 17 mm
2025 Subaru Forester recalls
3 NHTSA safety recalls on file.
- 25V033000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles equipped with 18" aluminum alloy wheels. The wheels may have been manufactured…
A loss of vehicle stability increases the risk of a crash.
- 25V419000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2025 Forester vehicles. The child seat anchor bolts may have been improperly tightened, allowing the…
A loose child seat anchor bolt increases the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
- 26V436000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles…
An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's on this 2025 Subaru Forester page
- Subaru Forester engine specs and horsepower
- EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Forester — city, highway, and combined MPG
- Oil capacity and recommended viscosity for the Forester
- Active NHTSA safety recalls and technical service bulletins
- Reliability score and commonly reported Forester issues
- Towing & payload ratings (for Subaru trucks and SUVs)
- Manufacturer maintenance schedule by mileage
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