Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• November 11, 2022•Document ID: 10226846

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEAT BELTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2009-2013 model year Forester vehicles, in which a defective left front seat belt may have been installed as a replacement part.

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  2013 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Forester2009 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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• November 2, 2022•Document ID: 10226833

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  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 Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester
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• November 1, 2022•Document ID: 10226835

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  As part of Subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Emissions Warranty for Front Exhaust Pipe Bellows cracks on certain 2017-2018MY Forester vehicles. This will extend coverage under the Emissions Warranty on vehicles sold or leased in the United States.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester
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• November 1, 2022•Document ID: 10226829

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-84-22R

  Date Added:

  December 1, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces Warranty Extension and design changes made to the front exhaust pipe and covers to address the concerns of some customers regarding a rattle-type noise or fluttering sound coming from the undercarriage, during acceleration.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester
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• October 31, 2022•Document ID: 10225753

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-207-22R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru Battery Drain Product Liability Litigation.

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• October 18, 2022•Document ID: 10225766

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  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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• October 12, 2022•Document ID: 10225762

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  November 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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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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• 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 Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 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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• October 3, 2022•Document ID: 10225733

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  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 Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester
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• September 30, 2022•Document ID: 10222378

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Battery Class Action Settlement Updates.

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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 Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek+ 10 more
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• September 27, 2022•Document ID: 10222365

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-302-22R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  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, 2022•Document ID: 10222364

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Battery Class Action Settlement Resources. (2)

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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.

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• September 14, 2022•Document ID: 10222348

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-80-21R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new thermo control valve assembly.

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  2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Forester
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• September 13, 2022•Document ID: 10222346

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-89-22

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) reprogramming files.

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  2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• September 6, 2022•Document ID: 10222340

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-207-22R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a warranty extension information regarding 12 Volt vehicle batteries.

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  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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