Subaru Forester Service Bulletins (2025)

165 manufacturer communications on file.

• July 28, 2026•Document ID: 11035661

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (P

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  WRH-26 Certification Label Non-Compliance Recall- Parts and SSLP Process Updates.

  Associated Products (8)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035661-0001.pdf↗
• July 24, 2026•Document ID: 11035646

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (V

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for owner contact and a vehicle disclosure form.

  Associated Products (9)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035646-0001.pdf↗
• July 24, 2026•Document ID: 11035645

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (C

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for customers.

  Associated Products (9)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035645-0001.pdf↗
• July 24, 2026•Document ID: 11035644

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (v

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides information on WRH-26 affected CPO and Used Vehicle Inventory.

  Associated Products (9)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent
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  • DownloadMC-11035644-0001.pdf↗
• July 23, 2026•Document ID: 11035653

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-159-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.

  Associated Products (24)

  2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback+ 4 more
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  • DownloadMC-11035653-0001.pdf↗
• July 23, 2026•Document ID: 11035649

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  04-31-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.

  Associated Products (9)

  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza
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  • DownloadMC-11035649-0001.pdf↗
• July 22, 2026•Document ID: 11035642

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRH-26R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a non-compliance recall for certain 2026 model yearCrosstrek Hybrid vehicles, 2025-2026 model year Forester & Forester Hybrid vehicles, and 2019- 2026 Ascent vehicles due to incorrect information listed on the certification label. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

  Associated Products (8)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035642-0001.pdf↗
• July 21, 2026•Document ID: 11035641

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides an update for retailer inventory affected by the WRH-26 non-compliance recall.

  Associated Products (9)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent
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  • DownloadMC-11035641-0001.pdf↗
• July 17, 2026•Document ID: 11035640

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides information on a temporary process for addressing affected SSLP vehicles under the WRH-26 recall.

  Associated Products (9)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent
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  • DownloadMC-11035640-0001.pdf↗
• July 17, 2026•Document ID: 11035639

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale parts update and repair procedure.

  Associated Products (9)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035639-0001.pdf↗
• July 15, 2026•Document ID: 11035637

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-242-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a repair procedure to be performed if DTC B2781 is set in the steering lock control module.

  Associated Products (12)

  2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX
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  • DownloadMC-11035637-0001.pdf↗
• July 15, 2026•Document ID: 11035631

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-311-23R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).

  Associated Products (22)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 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 Ascent+ 2 more
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  • DownloadMC-11035631-0001.pdf↗
• June 30, 2026•Document ID: 11034269

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-193-24R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

  Associated Products (41)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 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 WRX+ 21 more
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  • DownloadMC-11034269-0001.pdf↗
• June 26, 2026•Document ID: 11034264

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

  Associated Products (41)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 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 WRX+ 21 more
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  • DownloadMC-11034264-0001.pdf↗
• June 23, 2026•Document ID: 11034259

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-159-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.

  Associated Products (24)

  2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback+ 4 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034259-0001.pdf↗
• June 23, 2026•Document ID: 11034256

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-242-26R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

  Associated Products (9)

  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru WRX
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034256-0001.pdf↗
• June 20, 2026•Document ID: 11034251

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-94-25R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) & Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) module reprogramming files developed to address cases of a cracking-type noise heard under the dashboard in the brake pedal area when the brake pedal is released. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

  Associated Products (15)

  2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034251-0001.pdf↗
• June 12, 2026•Document ID: 11034249

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Annoucement (E

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.

  Associated Products (53)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru Trailseeker2026 Subaru Uncharted2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent+ 33 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034249-0001.pdf↗
• June 11, 2026•Document ID: 11034247

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-241-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.

  Associated Products (27)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 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 WRX+ 7 more
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  • DownloadMC-11034247-0001.pdf↗
• June 11, 2026•Document ID: 11034245

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-268-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the front hood release lever, which in certain circumstances, after the vehicle’s interior latch has been released, the front hood may fail to open when attempting to operate the exterior latch.

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034245-0001.pdf↗