Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• February 17, 2021•Document ID: 10188183

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  14-27-21

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the upcoming issuance to all retailers of an essential tool update kit for the Engine Support Assembly Kit #J-50135-A.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
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• February 15, 2021•Document ID: 10188179

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-184-20R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the power window main switches.

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  2021 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
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• February 10, 2021•Document ID: 10188170

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  March 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.

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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 Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• February 5, 2021•Document ID: 10188168

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-240-19R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new Harman 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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• February 4, 2021•Document ID: 10188164

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-199-20R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).

  Associated Products (11)

  2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester
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• February 3, 2021•Document ID: 10188216

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-200-20R

  Date Added:

  March 5, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).

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  2020 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 Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy+ 1 more
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• February 3, 2021•Document ID: 10188158

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-155-19R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin replaces TSB 07-143-18R and announces additional changes made to the PRG control module. These changes are in response to a limited number of customer concerns regarding the rear gate not opening when operating the gate mounted switch, dashboard switch or the rear gate button on the key fob.

  Associated Products (4)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Forester
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• February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187325

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WTJ-70R

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a Service Campaign for certain 2017 model year Forester normally aspirated vehicles with CVT transmissions. Subaru has determined vehicles affected by this Service Program require additional CVT fluid.

  Associated Products (1)

  2017 Subaru Forester
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• February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187323

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WQZ-61R

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2016 model year Forester, Impreza, Crosstrek, Legacy, and Outback vehicles equipped with Telematics (STARLINK). Subaru has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require reprogramming of the Telematics System Data Communications Module (DCM).

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  2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback
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• February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187317

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-107-17R

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) to ten (10) years or one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles (whichever comes first).

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  2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback+ 2 more
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• February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187313

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-223-17

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure for replacement of the black foam rubber insulating cushions for the roof spoiler.

  Associated Products (4)

  2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Forester
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• February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187310

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-87-17

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a service procedure to address customer concerns of a rattling-type sound coming from the defroster vent grille area of the instrument panel (IP) near the base of the windshield.

  Associated Products (4)

  2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Forester
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• February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187308

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-112-16R

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and repair of DTC P0300 which may result from fluctuation of the alternator's current output outside of the specified limits.

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  2016 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Forester
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• February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187307

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-59-17R

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed above.

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  2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester+ 4 more
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• February 1, 2021•Document ID: 10187315

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  14-22-16R

  Date Added:

  February 18, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

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• January 28, 2021•Document ID: 10186436

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-184-20R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the power window main switches.

  Associated Products (13)

  2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Impreza
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• January 28, 2021•Document ID: 10186438

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-100-21

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new variable displacement type A/C compressor designed to address a small number of customer concerns regarding an excessive sound heard when the system is OFF.

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  2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• January 26, 2021•Document ID: 10186419

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-157-14R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 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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  2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Forester
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• January 26, 2021•Document ID: 10186399

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-308-21

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat hinge bolts.

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  2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester+ 4 more
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• January 22, 2021•Document ID: 10186347

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-131-12R

  Date Added:

  February 1, 2021

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier, and/or upper oil pan.

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  2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Forester+ 1 more
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