Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• August 23, 2021•Document ID: 10201043

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-216-21

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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• August 4, 2021•Document ID: 10201027

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEAT BELTS; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-203-16R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2021

  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.

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• August 2, 2021•Document ID: 10201021

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-323-21

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the service procedure for addressing possible water entry into the interior from the door(s) area.

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• July 30, 2021•Document ID: 10199937

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRB-21R

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to check and, if necessary, replace the air conditioning condenser assembly in certain 2017 and 2018 model year Forester vehicles.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester
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• July 30, 2021•Document ID: 10199934

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-78-21

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of Engine Control Module (ECM) reprograming files to correct DTC P015A and/or P015B.

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• July 30, 2021•Document ID: 10199933

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7” Navigation and 7” Display Audio head units.

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• July 30, 2021•Document ID: 10199935

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-199-21

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  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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• July 28, 2021•Document ID: 10199966

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  August 5, 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.

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• July 28, 2021•Document ID: 10199961

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-75-21

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of NEW reprogramming files to correct DTC P0128.

  Associated Products (3)

  2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• July 27, 2021•Document ID: 10199960

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  04-27-21R

  Date Added:

  August 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  As part of Subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcingan extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) GearBox Assembly for certain 2012-2018 MY vehicles.

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• July 26, 2021•Document ID: 10199957

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subaru Owner Let

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  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 Electronic Power Steering Gear Box Assembly.

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• July 26, 2021•Document ID: 10199956

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  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 Electronic Power Steering Gear Box Assembly for certain 2012-2018 MY vehicles.

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  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
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• July 26, 2021•Document ID: 10199955

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WVX-34R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that affected vehicles listed, may have been manufactured with front lower control arms (transverse links) that could corrode in the hanger bracket area if exposed to salt for a prolonged period.

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• July 22, 2021•Document ID: 10199954

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-132-20R

  Date Added:

  August 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Diagnostic Information for Alleged Chain Slip Condition on TR580 / TR690 Transmissions.

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• June 29, 2021•Document ID: 10198682

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-197-21

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new reinforcement bracket for the seat position memory switch.

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  2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• June 28, 2021•Document ID: 10198768

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 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).

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• June 25, 2021•Document ID: 10198770

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-177-14R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation “Gen 2” and “Gen 2.1” F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems.

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• June 23, 2021•Document ID: 10198765

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-131-20R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides corrected diagnostics containing a revised flow for certain CVT solenoid related DTCs.

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• June 17, 2021•Document ID: 10198772

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-280-21R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Gen1 Telematics Reprogramming for 3G Sunset.

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• June 17, 2021•Document ID: 10198758

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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