Subaru Forester Service Bulletins (2024)

184 manufacturer communications on file.

• July 9, 2024•Document ID: 11005605

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.

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  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX+ 8 more
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• July 9, 2024•Document ID: 11005599

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  13-107-24

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.

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  2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy+ 156 more
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• July 8, 2024•Document ID: 11005595

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

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  2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy+ 156 more
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• July 8, 2024•Document ID: 11005594

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-125-24

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM), to address concerns of the starter motor not operating.

  Associated Products (16)

  2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Forester
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• July 8, 2024•Document ID: 11005593

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-91-24

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.

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  2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy+ 156 more
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• July 8, 2024•Document ID: 11005592

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-120-24

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy the following DTCs: P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0087."

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  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
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• July 1, 2024•Document ID: 11002728

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

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  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback+ 2 more
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• June 28, 2024•Document ID: 11002730

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This information announces reprograming file availability for Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation systems. Inprovement for CarPlay concerns with hands-free calls when the receiving party is not able to hear the caller.

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  2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy+ 156 more
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• June 25, 2024•Document ID: 11002725

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-90-24

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed to reduce unnecessary brake caliper replacement.

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  2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy+ 156 more
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• June 4, 2024•Document ID: 11002715

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-218-23R

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands. The alternative replacement battery has a higher capacity and is slightly larger in size.

  Associated Products (6)

  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• May 15, 2024•Document ID: 11000835

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-313-23R

  Date Added:

  June 4, 2024

  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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  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX
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• May 14, 2024•Document ID: 11000830

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-319-24

  Date Added:

  June 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when encountering cases of the Remote Engine Start (RES) system being the only non-functioning feature with telematics.

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  2024 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 Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester+ 22 more
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• April 18, 2024•Document ID: 10253973

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LANE DEPARTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-253-23R

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5 and or DTC b28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.

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  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester
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• March 28, 2024•Document ID: 10252545

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-218-23R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  To satisfy current supply demands, a new Subaru alternative replacement battery is now available.

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  2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• March 27, 2024•Document ID: 10252542

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-256-19R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.

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  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX+ 8 more
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• March 26, 2024•Document ID: 10252541

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin addresses the reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.

  Associated Products (28)

  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX+ 8 more
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• March 25, 2024•Document ID: 10252495

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-313-23R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The bulletin contains information for exchange components, their manufacturer, as well as the proper exchange procedure.

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  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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• March 25, 2024•Document ID: 10252494

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-303-22R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information for all Gen 3 Telematics and Cp 1.5 infotainment equipped vehicles, starting with 2023MY, allowing access to valet mode through the head unit.

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  2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra+ 2 more
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• March 22, 2024•Document ID: 10252493

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-253-23R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin addresses two symptoms related to EyeSight. The first to address 2022 and 2023 model year Foresters with DTC B28C7, for the camera being exposed to high humidity/temperature conditions without operation. The cooling fans may become inoperable. The second will address 2022-2024 modle year Foresters with a temporary halt mode with an E5 halt code.

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  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester
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• March 19, 2024•Document ID: 10252531

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-257-19R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This Bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices. These devices are often employed by insurance companies to monitor driver activity for premium calculations, and can cause DTC B2A15, a red telematics MIL to illuminate, or recurring STARLINK notification to retailers and emails to customers. "

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  2024 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 Outback2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback+ 8 more
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