SUBARU FORESTER (2018) recall — Tires
Subaru recalls 2018 Forester vehicles with incorrect tire size labels that could lead to crashes. Owners must have dealers install corrected labels free by July 26, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Subaru is recalling certain 2018 Forester vehicles because the tire certification labels might show the wrong wheel size, tire size, or air pressure. This could cause a crash if the vehicle doesn't meet federal safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225342-subaru-2018-forester-tires-incorrect-size-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225342-subaru-2018-forester-tires-incorrect-size-risk-recall · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V455000
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“Subaru 2018 Forester Tires: Incorrect Size Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225342-subaru-2018-forester-tires-incorrect-size-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V455000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V455000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tire certification labels on these vehicles might show the wrong wheel size, tire size, or air pressure. This means the vehicle could not meet federal safety standards for tire selection and could lead to a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles with incorrect tire certification labels are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with mismatched tire sizes or air pressure are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a certification label on your 2018 Forester that shows incorrect wheel size, tire size, or air pressure. The recall started July 26, 2018, and affects vehicles that don't comply with federal tire safety standards.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Subaru Customer Service
Call 1-844-373-6614 to get the corrected label installed by a dealer.
Have Dealer Install Corrected Label
Dealers will install a corrected label for free to ensure proper tire size and air pressure.
What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The tire certification labels on these vehicles might show incorrect wheel size, tire size, or air pressure, causing the vehicle to fail federal safety standards.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check for a certification label on your 2018 Forester that shows incorrect wheel size, tire size, or air pressure. The recall started July 26, 2018.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to have a dealer install a corrected label for free.
Contact Subaru
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V455000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 18V455000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTS-78. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V455000 (October 7, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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