Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• October 15, 2021•Document ID: 10202828

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-102-16R

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a new flow chart and additional diagnostic tools to assist technicians with troubleshooting DTC P0841- SECONDARY OIL PRESSURE SENSOR PERFORMANCE.

  Associated Products (42)

  2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek+ 22 more
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• October 14, 2021•Document ID: 10202821

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; PARKING BRAKE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  (Subaru Retailers) As part of Subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the CVT Parking Switch for certain 2015-2018 MY Legacy, Outback, 2012-2018 MY Impreza, 2013-2018 MY Crosstrek, 2015-2018 MY WRX and 2014-2018MY Forester vehicles.

  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
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• October 14, 2021•Document ID: 10202817

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  PARKING BRAKE; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  (Owner Letter) As part of Subaru of America’s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicle’s CVT Parking Brake Switch.

  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
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• October 13, 2021•Document ID: 10202813

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WUW-08R

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2019 model year Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles in which the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve may be defective.

  Associated Products (3)

  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester
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• October 8, 2021•Document ID: 10202811

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-287-21

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of diagnostic information regarding accessory remote engine start systems.

  Associated Products (23)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 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 Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza+ 3 more
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• October 7, 2021•Document ID: 10202810

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-188-21

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces an additional service procedure for timing chain and / or cam sprocket replacement on FA and FB type engines.

  Associated Products (49)

  2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 29 more
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• October 4, 2021•Document ID: 10202808

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  November 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  WRG-21 Fuel Pump Parts Scrapping.

  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
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• September 29, 2021•Document ID: 10201813

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-79-20R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a change made to the wheel lug nuts.

  Associated Products (39)

  2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX+ 19 more
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• September 24, 2021•Document ID: 10201810

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  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 (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

  Associated Products (24)

  2021 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 Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Forester+ 4 more
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• September 24, 2021•Document ID: 10201808

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-225-21

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the design changes made to the A-pillar trim panels and their associated retaining (tether) clips.

  Associated Products (3)

  2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• September 23, 2021•Document ID: 10201799

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRG-21R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  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
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• September 22, 2021•Document ID: 10201806

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-195-16R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM) along with a new claim submission requirement.

  Associated Products (33)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback+ 13 more
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• September 20, 2021•Document ID: 10201805

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-299-20R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the driver’s 10-way adjustable power seats.

  Associated Products (13)

  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Crosstrek
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• September 20, 2021•Document ID: 10201804

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  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 (22)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ2022 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 Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy+ 2 more
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• September 20, 2021•Document ID: 10201802

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  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 (27)

  2022 Subaru Ascent2022 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 Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza+ 7 more
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• September 8, 2021•Document ID: 10201793

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-199-21R

  Date Added:

  October 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of dark current (a.k.a. standby current).

  Associated Products (8)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester
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• August 31, 2021•Document ID: 10201052

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-199-21R

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of dark current (standby current).

  Associated Products (9)

  2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester
  Associated Documents

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• August 30, 2021•Document ID: 10201059

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2021

  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 (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

  Associated Products (31)

  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Crosstrek+ 11 more
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• August 25, 2021•Document ID: 10201029

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall 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
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• August 24, 2021•Document ID: 10201055

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRG-21

  Date Added:

  September 4, 2021

  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 (13)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru WRX
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