Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• November 14, 2024•Document ID: 11010925

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement

  Date Added:

  December 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update will take place in multiple batches with the first beginneing November 15th and the last being Decemeber 3rd. This update is for approximatelt 714,000 VINs.

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• November 12, 2024•Document ID: 11010922

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-312-23R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces repair procedures to be used when diagnosing dark current draw (parasitic draw) on vehicles equipped with Gen 1 Data Control Modules.

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• November 8, 2024•Document ID: 11010919

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2024

  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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• November 7, 2024•Document ID: 11010911

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2024

  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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• November 7, 2024•Document ID: 11010908

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-311-23R

  Date Added:

  December 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.

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  2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback
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• October 31, 2024•Document ID: 11009701

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-130-08R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale.

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• October 28, 2024•Document ID: 11009696

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-284-21R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin has been prepared to inform retailer employees and Technicians of the impact of the Massachusetts Data Law regarding Right to Repair.

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• October 25, 2024•Document ID: 11009695

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-256-24

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new reprogramming files developed to enhance the seat heater temperature control.

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Subaru Forester
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• October 2, 2024•Document ID: 11009689

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-305-22R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin 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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• October 1, 2024•Document ID: 11009685

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  November 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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• September 30, 2024•Document ID: 11008284

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-84-22

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a Vehicle Dynamics Control Module (VDC) reprogramming file to address DTC B2809 & B2C22.

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  2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• September 30, 2024•Document ID: 11008271

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-255-24R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address cases of a knocking type sound emitting from the engine compartment.

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• September 27, 2024•Document ID: 11008283

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-298-22R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK® Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with Immobilizer.

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• September 27, 2024•Document ID: 11008282

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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• September 26, 2024•Document ID: 11008281

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-192-24

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.

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• September 26, 2024•Document ID: 11008280

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-178-21R

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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• September 26, 2024•Document ID: 11008279

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-320-24

  Date Added:

  October 2, 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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• September 26, 2024•Document ID: 11008276

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.

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• September 24, 2024•Document ID: 11008275

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-129-24

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the Warranty coverage time period for the fuel pump impeller to 15 years."

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• September 23, 2024•Document ID: 11008273

  Other
  FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Denso low pressure fuel pump warranty extension.

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