Subaru Forester Service Bulletins (2021)

352 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 28, 2023•Document ID: 10232237

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek+ 5 more
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• February 28, 2023•Document ID: 10232236

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-257-19R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices.

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  2023 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
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• February 10, 2023•Document ID: 10232217

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-218-23

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.

  Associated Products (3)

  2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester
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• February 7, 2023•Document ID: 10232214

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  March 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information 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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  2023 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 WRX
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• January 24, 2023•Document ID: 10231316

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-100-23

  Date Added:

  February 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) to address rare cases of the engine surging/jolting when releasing the accelerator from halfthrottle.

  Associated Products (5)

  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester
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• January 12, 2023•Document ID: 10231299

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  February 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• November 22, 2022•Document ID: 10226871

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-89-22R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) reprogramming files. In rare cases the EyeSight® system may receive inaccurate brake line pressure data from the VDC causing DTC B280B (VDC Brake Fluid Pressure) to be set.

  Associated Products (1)

  2021 Subaru Forester
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• November 17, 2022•Document ID: 10226904

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• November 17, 2022•Document ID: 10226867

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The following information 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.

  Associated Products (12)

  2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX
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• November 17, 2022•Document ID: 10226863

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressin customer concerns.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• November 14, 2022•Document ID: 10226852

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-100-21R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new variable displacement type A/C compressor designed to address a small number of customer concerns regarding an excessive sound heard when the system is OFF.

  Associated Products (2)

  2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester
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• November 9, 2022•Document ID: 10226841

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-282-21R

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature.

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX
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• November 2, 2022•Document ID: 10226833

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-199-21R

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of Dark Current (a.k.a. Standby Current).

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback
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• October 18, 2022•Document ID: 10225766

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-251-19R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.

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  2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• October 3, 2022•Document ID: 10225744

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-178-21R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• October 3, 2022•Document ID: 10225742

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-242-22

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the shape design change made to the roof molding fasteners to help prevent any deformation of the molding.

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  2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Forester
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• October 3, 2022•Document ID: 10225740

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  5-88-21R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the front stabilizer bushings.

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX
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• October 3, 2022•Document ID: 10225733

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-199-21R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of Dark Current (a.k.a. Standby Current).

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback
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• September 27, 2022•Document ID: 10222367

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  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.

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  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback
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• September 23, 2022•Document ID: 10222354

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-229-22

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals.

  Associated Products (2)

  2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester
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