Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• July 21, 2026•Document ID: 11035641

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides an update for retailer inventory affected by the WRH-26 non-compliance recall.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
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• July 17, 2026•Document ID: 11035640

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides information on a temporary process for addressing affected SSLP vehicles under the WRH-26 recall.

  Associated Products (11)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
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• July 17, 2026•Document ID: 11035639

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  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale parts update and repair procedure.

  Associated Products (11)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent
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• July 15, 2026•Document ID: 11035637

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-242-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines a repair procedure to be performed if DTC B2781 is set in the steering lock control module.

  Associated Products (12)

  2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX
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• July 15, 2026•Document ID: 11035631

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-311-23R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).

  Associated Products (22)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Ascent+ 2 more
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• July 13, 2026•Document ID: 11035634

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-140-26

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the filler cap thread shape to improve ease of installation of the fuel cap onto the filler neck.

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  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Crosstrek
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• July 13, 2026•Document ID: 11035630

  Other
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale.

  Associated Products (3)

  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Forester
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• July 13, 2026•Document ID: 11035633

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRF-26R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).

  Associated Products (1)

  2026 Subaru Forester
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• July 10, 2026•Document ID: 11035629

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This is an update to the safety recall and stop sale: WRF-26 Forester Power Moonroof Glass Adhesion.

  Associated Products (1)

  2026 Subaru Forester
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• June 30, 2026•Document ID: 11034269

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-193-24R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX+ 45 more
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• June 30, 2026•Document ID: 11034268

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the vehicles listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback+ 2 more
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• June 26, 2026•Document ID: 11034264

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  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). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX+ 40 more
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• June 25, 2026•Document ID: 11034250

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-81-21R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector and fuel pipe in response to the DTCs listed DTC P030* / Engine Knocking / DTC P219C-D-E-F. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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  2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 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 Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
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• June 23, 2026•Document ID: 11034259

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-159-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.

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  2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback+ 8 more
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• June 23, 2026•Document ID: 11034256

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-242-26R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru WRX
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• June 20, 2026•Document ID: 11034251

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-94-25R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) & Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) module reprogramming files developed to address cases of a cracking-type noise heard under the dashboard in the brake pedal area when the brake pedal is released. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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  2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback
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• June 12, 2026•Document ID: 11034249

  Other
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  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Annoucement (E

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru Trailseeker2026 Subaru Uncharted2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent+ 163 more
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• June 11, 2026•Document ID: 11034247

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-241-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru WRX+ 7 more
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• June 11, 2026•Document ID: 11034246

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-243-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the elimination of oil spacers from both left- and right side camshaft carriers on FB2.5 engines.

  Associated Products (4)

  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback
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• June 11, 2026•Document ID: 11034245

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-268-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the front hood release lever, which in certain circumstances, after the vehicle’s interior latch has been released, the front hood may fail to open when attempting to operate the exterior latch.

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Subaru Forester
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  • DownloadMC-11034245-0001.pdf↗