Subaru Forester Service Bulletins (2025)

165 manufacturer communications on file.

• January 20, 2026•Document ID: 11027996

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

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  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• January 15, 2026•Document ID: 11027986

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Tech Tips Special

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek+ 31 more
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• January 12, 2026•Document ID: 11027983

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-328-26

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides information on the availability of a new auxiliary USB terminal designed to resolve intermittent connectivity issues when connected via the USB port.

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  2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• January 12, 2026•Document ID: 11027982

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-300-22R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK® Remote Engine Start (RES).

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek+ 31 more
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• January 12, 2026•Document ID: 11027981

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announcement (E

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010 interface firmware has been updated.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek+ 31 more
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• December 23, 2025•Document ID: 11027106

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-329-25

  Date Added:

  January 6, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces design changes made to the Seat Ventilation Control Module to address concerns regarding seat ventilation or seat heaters not activating during Remote Engine Start via the MySubaru App.

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Subaru Forester
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• December 12, 2025•Document ID: 11027090

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  January 6, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback+ 15 more
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• December 12, 2025•Document ID: 11027088

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-229-25

  Date Added:

  January 6, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a new diagnostic procedure for the wireless charger.

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  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza
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• December 8, 2025•Document ID: 11027083

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-226-25R

  Date Added:

  January 6, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek+ 31 more
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• December 8, 2025•Document ID: 11027081

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-228-25R

  Date Added:

  January 6, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1) and P2097 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO RICH BANK 1) are detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester+ 19 more
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• December 2, 2025•Document ID: 11027073

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-333-25

  Date Added:

  January 6, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek+ 31 more
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• November 20, 2025•Document ID: 11025796

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Tech Tips (Article

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru service article locator.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy+ 28 more
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• November 20, 2025•Document ID: 11025790

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-228-25

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO LEAN BANK 1) and P2097 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO RICH BANK 1) are detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy+ 17 more
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• November 20, 2025•Document ID: 11025789

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Tech Tips (Article

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru service article locator.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy+ 28 more
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• November 14, 2025•Document ID: 11025785

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces reprogramming file that provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

  Associated Products (18)

  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• November 13, 2025•Document ID: 11025780

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-229-24R

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the service procedure for battery replacement on 2025MY Forester in the event of battery replacement.

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  2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Forester
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• November 6, 2025•Document ID: 11025782

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-274-25

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces changes to the replacement procedure due to a design difference between Japan-produced bumpers and SIA-produced bumpers.

  Associated Products (2)

  2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Forester
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• October 29, 2025•Document ID: 11024867

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-130-08R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, which ever is lower.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester+ 21 more
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• October 28, 2025•Document ID: 11024869

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-308-23R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current) in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester+ 21 more
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• October 28, 2025•Document ID: 11024866

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-330-25

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Bulletin is to inform you of a procedure to restore CP1.5’s normal operation by initializing the head unit.

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  2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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