Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• June 8, 2021•Document ID: 10198774

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 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 utilized in the models as listed.

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  2021 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 Legacy2019 Subaru WRX
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• June 7, 2021•Document ID: 10198749

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-51-08R

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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• June 7, 2021•Document ID: 10198744

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-195-21

  Date Added:

  July 3, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for replacement of the Power Rear Gate control module.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Forester
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• June 2, 2021•Document ID: 10198742

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• June 1, 2021•Document ID: 10198741

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-187-21

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines changes in the service procedure for engine oil pressure inspection.

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• May 21, 2021•Document ID: 10194859

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-208-17R

  Date Added:

  June 3, 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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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback
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• May 21, 2021•Document ID: 10194830

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-74-21R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 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.

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• May 13, 2021•Document ID: 10194833

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, correct the condition of the rear stabilizer bracket bolts.

  Associated Products (3)

  2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Crosstrek
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• May 13, 2021•Document ID: 10194832

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-176-20R

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of DMS reprogramming files to address the following DTCs: B118B, B11E5, B11E6 when they appear in memory all at the same time as a group.

  Associated Products (4)

  2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Forester
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• May 5, 2021•Document ID: 10194826

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-207-21

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.

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  2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Forester
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• April 30, 2021•Document ID: 10191668

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRB-21R

  Date Added:

  May 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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• April 29, 2021•Document ID: 10191567

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRD-21R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, correct the condition of the rear stabilizer bracket bolts.

  Associated Products (3)

  2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Crosstrek
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• April 27, 2021•Document ID: 10191664

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-85-21R

  Date Added:

  May 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the TPMS valve assemblies.

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  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 Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza+ 9 more
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• April 21, 2021•Document ID: 10191590

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  WRB-21 Forester condenser parts scrapping

  Associated Products (2)

  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester
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• April 21, 2021•Document ID: 10191591

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-282-21R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides additional procedures and a detailed flow chart to use when diagnosing customer concerns regarding operation of the STARLINK RES feature.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza+ 3 more
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• April 16, 2021•Document ID: 10191568

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-272-20R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  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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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX
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• April 15, 2021•Document ID: 10191565

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announ

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and 2018-2019 model year Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, correct the condition of the rear stabilizer bracket bolts.

  Associated Products (3)

  2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Crosstrek
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• April 13, 2021•Document ID: 10191573

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-280-21R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Vehicles equipped with manual transmission and push-button start will follow DCM replacement procedure as outlined in TSB 15-279-21: Gen1 Telematics DCM Replacement for 3G Sunset which is applicable to manual transmission vehicles with push-button start ONLY.

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• April 13, 2021•Document ID: 10191563

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-157-14R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  As part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oil consumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / 100,000 miles from the original warranty start date.

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• April 9, 2021•Document ID: 10191586

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  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 Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza+ 3 more
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