Subaru Ascent Service Bulletins (2026)

44 manufacturer communications on file.

• August 25, 2026•Document ID: 11036817

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRH-26R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a non-compliance recall for certain 2026 model year Crosstrek 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 (6)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11036817-0001.pdf↗
• August 21, 2026•Document ID: 11036804

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (C

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.

  Associated Products (40)

  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+ 20 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11036804-0001.pdf↗
• August 20, 2026•Document ID: 11036811

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-196-26R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This service bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after startup. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

  Associated Products (22)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent+ 2 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11036811-0001.pdf↗
• August 20, 2026•Document ID: 11036807

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-308-23R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  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.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

  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-11036807-0001.pdf↗
• August 20, 2026•Document ID: 11036803

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a 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. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

  Associated Products (21)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 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 Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy+ 1 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11036803-0001.pdf↗
• August 13, 2026•Document ID: 11036796

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-304-22R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

  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-11036796-0001.pdf↗
• August 5, 2026•Document ID: 11036794

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Article Locator

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Techtips newsletter locator index.

  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-11036794-0001.pdf↗
• August 1, 2026•Document ID: 11036789

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-333-25R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin

  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-11036789-0001.pdf↗
• 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
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11035644-0001.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
  Associated Documents

  • 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
  Associated Documents

  • 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: 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
  Associated Documents

  • 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
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034269-0001.pdf↗
• June 26, 2026•Document ID: 11034264

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  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
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034264-0001.pdf↗
• June 23, 2026•Document ID: 11034257

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-196-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after startup.

  Associated Products (22)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent+ 2 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-11034257-0001.pdf↗