Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• March 15, 2022•Document ID: 10209930

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-205-22

  Date Added:

  April 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (4)

  2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester
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• March 2, 2022•Document ID: 10209913

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  April 5, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (29)

  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+ 9 more
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• February 28, 2022•Document ID: 10208689

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-175-16

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides helpful tips to better utilize the Subaru Select Monitor 4.

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  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+ 13 more
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• February 28, 2022•Document ID: 10208664

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-80-21

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (8)

  2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Forester
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• February 23, 2022•Document ID: 10208661

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  WRK-21 CVT Chain Guide Breakage Recall - Customer communications and rental.

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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+ 9 more
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• February 21, 2022•Document ID: 10208691

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-234-18R

  Date Added:

  March 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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  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• February 18, 2022•Document ID: 10208659

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-291-22

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Going forward when a customer’s vehicle is equipped with a DCM that does not have Software version ID DCM_06.00.17_20190816 installed and they wish to subscribe to Starlink Telematics Service, the DCM must be replaced.

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  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 Outback
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• February 11, 2022•Document ID: 10208699

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-233-22

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the design change to the front window channel running channel seals.

  Associated Products (3)

  2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• February 8, 2022•Document ID: 10208688

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 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.

  Associated Products (29)

  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+ 9 more
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• February 3, 2022•Document ID: 10208514

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-125-19

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines design changes made to the TR580 CVT oil pan assembly.

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  2022 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• February 1, 2022•Document ID: 10208656

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-85-22

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces design changes made to the front exhaust pipe covers.

  Associated Products (2)

  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester
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• February 1, 2022•Document ID: 10208510

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Remote Engine St

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Remote engine start system troubleshooting guide.

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  2022 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Impreza
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• January 20, 2022•Document ID: 10207192

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-85-22

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces design changes made to the front exhaust pipe covers. The covers have a redesigned shape to provide a more streamlined fit with the previously re-designed front exhaust pipe bellows.

  Associated Products (2)

  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester
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• January 20, 2022•Document ID: 10207191

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-84-22

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces design changes made to the front exhaust pipe and covers to address the small number of customer concerns regarding a rattle-type noise from the undercarriage during acceleration.

  Associated Products (2)

  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester
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• January 14, 2022•Document ID: 10207215

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-87-21

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a repair procedure for R152 type rear differentials.

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  2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza
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• January 13, 2022•Document ID: 10207185

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

  Associated Products (29)

  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+ 9 more
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• January 10, 2022•Document ID: 10207174

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 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.

  Associated Products (29)

  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+ 9 more
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• January 4, 2022•Document ID: 10207171

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  February 4, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the 2020-22 Legacy and Outback.

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  2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback
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• January 3, 2022•Document ID: 10207169

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-234-18R

  Date Added:

  February 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.

  Associated Products (8)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• January 3, 2022•Document ID: 10207167

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-249-19R

  Date Added:

  February 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.

  Associated Products (8)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX
  Associated Documents

  • DownloadMC-10207167-0001.pdf↗