Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• June 30, 2022•Document ID: 10215437

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  July 7, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (9)

  2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10215437-0001.pdf↗
• June 27, 2022•Document ID: 10215427

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  July 6, 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 (23)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza+ 3 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10215427-0001.pdf↗
• June 27, 2022•Document ID: 10215420

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-225-22

  Date Added:

  July 6, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the Harman Infotainment System when DTC B2255 is detected.

  Associated Products (16)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10215420-0001.pdf↗
• June 14, 2022•Document ID: 10215405

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-89-22R

  Date Added:

  July 6, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM).

  Associated Products (3)

  2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10215405-0001.pdf↗
• June 14, 2022•Document ID: 10215402

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-239-21

  Date Added:

  July 6, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear gate stay assemblies.

  Associated Products (3)

  2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10215402-0001.pdf↗
• May 23, 2022•Document ID: 10213199

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-162-19R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature.

  Associated Products (7)

  2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10213199-0001.pdf↗
• May 23, 2022•Document ID: 10213197

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-288-20R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assembliesd.

  Associated Products (28)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza+ 8 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10213197-0001.pdf↗
• May 19, 2022•Document ID: 10213173

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.

  Associated Products (30)

  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester+ 10 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10213173-0001.pdf↗
• May 18, 2022•Document ID: 10213193

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEAT BELTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-203-16R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.

  Associated Products (42)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza+ 22 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10213193-0001.pdf↗
• May 17, 2022•Document ID: 10213184

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRG-21R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019-2020 MY Ascent, 2018-2019 MY BRZ, 2018 MY Forester (Turbo), 2018-2020 MY Impreza, 2018-2020 MY Legacy, 2018-2020 MY Outback, and 2018-2019 MY WRX vehicles in which the fuel pump may become inoperative.

  Associated Products (16)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10213184-0001.pdf↗
• May 17, 2022•Document ID: 10213187

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 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.

  Associated Products (25)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek+ 5 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10213187-0001.pdf↗
• May 12, 2022•Document ID: 10213177

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-219-22

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the Service Manual correction for the diagnostic trouble tree for DTC C2521 and/or DTC 21.

  Associated Products (15)

  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Impreza
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10213177-0001.pdf↗
• May 12, 2022•Document ID: 10213179

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-89-22

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM).

  Associated Products (4)

  2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10213179-0001.pdf↗
• May 9, 2022•Document ID: 10213174

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-218-22

  Date Added:

  June 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the Service Manual correction for the diagnostic trouble tree for DTC B281C.

  Associated Products (25)

  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+ 5 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10213174-0001.pdf↗
• April 27, 2022•Document ID: 10210838

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-205-22R

  Date Added:

  May 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Subaru Rear Vehicle Detection (SRVD) system.

  Associated Products (5)

  2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10210838-0001.pdf↗
• April 26, 2022•Document ID: 10210835

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-237-22

  Date Added:

  May 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the design change made to the side cowl panels.

  Associated Products (3)

  2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10210835-0001.pdf↗
• April 11, 2022•Document ID: 10210821

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-283-21R

  Date Added:

  May 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

  Associated Products (9)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10210821-0001.pdf↗
• April 6, 2022•Document ID: 10210812

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-221-22

  Date Added:

  May 3, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

  Associated Products (8)

  2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10210812-0001.pdf↗
• March 22, 2022•Document ID: 10209935

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  April 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the 2020-2022 Subaru vehicles.

  Associated Products (9)

  2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10209935-0001.pdf↗
• March 18, 2022•Document ID: 10209915

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-192-22R

  Date Added:

  April 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).

  Associated Products (183)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru XV CrossTrek2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek+ 163 more
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10209915-0001.pdf↗