Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

August 31, 2020•Document ID: 10179423
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
15-236-18R
Date Added:
September 4, 2020
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.
Associated Products (14)
2020 Subaru Ascent 2020 Subaru BRZ 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Impreza 2020 Subaru WRX 2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru BRZ 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru WRX
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August 31, 2020•Document ID: 10179422
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
06-79-20
Date Added:
September 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin announces availability of new master cylinder application shaft seals.
Associated Products (49)
2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru WRX 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru WRX 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru WRX 2017 Subaru Crosstrek 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 Subaru WRX 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2016 Subaru Forester 2016 Subaru Impreza 2016 Subaru WRX 2015 Subaru Crosstrek 2015 Subaru Forester 2015 Subaru Impreza 2015 Subaru WRX 2014 Subaru Crosstrek 2014 Subaru Forester 2014 Subaru Impreza+ 29 more
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August 31, 2020•Document ID: 10179421
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
WHEELS
Mfr Comm. #:
05-76-20
Date Added:
September 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin announces availability of new front wheel hub assemblies incorporating bearing surfaces having increased resistance to imperfections resulting from shock loads.
Associated Products (19)
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru Impreza 2017 Subaru Crosstrek 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 Subaru Impreza 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2016 Subaru Forester 2016 Subaru Impreza 2015 Subaru Crosstrek 2015 Subaru Forester 2015 Subaru Impreza 2014 Subaru Crosstrek 2014 Subaru Forester 2014 Subaru Impreza 2014 Subaru WRX
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August 26, 2020•Document ID: 10179416
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
03-82-18R
Date Added:
September 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.
Associated Products (75)
2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru Impreza 2017 Subaru Crosstrek 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 Subaru Impreza 2017 Subaru WRX 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2016 Subaru Forester 2016 Subaru Impreza 2016 Subaru WRX 2015 Subaru Crosstrek 2015 Subaru Forester 2015 Subaru Impreza 2015 Subaru WRX 2014 Subaru Crosstrek 2014 Subaru Forester 2014 Subaru Impreza 2014 Subaru Legacy 2014 Subaru Outback+ 55 more
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August 25, 2020•Document ID: 10179415
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Mfr Comm. #:
07-155-19R
Date Added:
September 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin replaces TSB 07-143-18R and announces additional changes made to the PRG control module.
Associated Products (2)
2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru Forester
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August 25, 2020•Document ID: 10179413
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
07-143-18R
Date Added:
September 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
IMPORTANT: This bulletin has been replaced by TSB 07-155-19R which includes all the latest service and parts ordering information.
Associated Products (2)
2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru Forester
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August 17, 2020•Document ID: 10179387
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mfr Comm. #:
15-269-20
Date Added:
September 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
In the interest of providing continued customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the basic New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Condenser component of the Air Conditioning system on all 2017 and certain 2018 MY Forester model vehicles.
Associated Products (2)
2018 Subaru Forester 2017 Subaru Forester
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August 10, 2020•Document ID: 10179430
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE
Mfr Comm. #:
13-103-20
Date Added:
September 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
2021 MY Paint Coding Information.
Associated Products (5)
2021 Subaru Forester 2021 Subaru Impreza 2021 Subaru Legacy 2021 Subaru Outback 2021 Subaru WRX
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August 5, 2020•Document ID: 10179380
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN
Mfr Comm. #:
16-130-20
Date Added:
September 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM) used in the TR580 and TR690 CVT.
Associated Products (3)
2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru WRX 2019 Subaru Forester
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August 4, 2020•Document ID: 10179379
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
02-161-15R
Date Added:
September 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin announces a revised replacement procedure for installation of the front crankshaft oil seal. Includes all 2011MY+ vehicles with FA or FB Engines.
Associated Products (6)
2011 Subaru B9 Tribeca 2011 Subaru Forester 2011 Subaru Impreza 2011 Subaru Legacy 2011 Subaru Outback 2011 Subaru WRX
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August 4, 2020•Document ID: 10179378
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
14-22-16R
Date Added:
September 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
Associated Products (171)
2021 Subaru Forester 2021 Subaru Impreza 2021 Subaru Legacy 2021 Subaru Outback 2021 Subaru WRX 2020 Subaru Ascent 2020 Subaru BRZ 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Impreza 2020 Subaru Legacy 2020 Subaru Outback 2020 Subaru WRX 2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru BRZ 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback+ 151 more
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July 28, 2020•Document ID: 10177833
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
15-236-18R
Date Added:
August 3, 2020
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 listed.
Associated Products (14)
2020 Subaru Ascent 2020 Subaru BRZ 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Impreza 2020 Subaru WRX 2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru BRZ 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru WRX
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July 21, 2020•Document ID: 10177828
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
15-238-19R
Date Added:
August 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
IMPORTANT: This Service Information Bulletin has been removed following Software Version 6 release to the field. Please refer to TSb 15-211-17R for Gen 3.0 and TSB 15-236-18R for Gen 3.1 the update on this condition.
Associated Products (14)
2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru BRZ 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru WRX 2018 Subaru BRZ 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Impreza 2018 Subaru Legacy 2018 Subaru Outback 2017 Subaru Impreza
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July 17, 2020•Document ID: 10177820
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
15-219-18R
Date Added:
August 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This Service information bulletin provides Telematics system/generation applicability.
Associated Products (30)
2020 Subaru Ascent 2020 Subaru BRZ 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Impreza 2020 Subaru Legacy 2020 Subaru Outback 2020 Subaru WRX 2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru BRZ 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru WRX 2018 Subaru BRZ 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru Impreza+ 10 more
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July 16, 2020•Document ID: 10177826
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
15-266-20
Date Added:
August 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
Associated Products (37)
2020 Subaru Ascent 2020 Subaru BRZ 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Impreza 2020 Subaru Legacy 2020 Subaru Outback 2020 Subaru WRX 2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru BRZ 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru WRX 2018 Subaru BRZ 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru Impreza+ 17 more
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July 16, 2020•Document ID: 10177825
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
15-267-20
Date Added:
August 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This document discusses some of the conditions that may trigger an Automatic Collision Notification (CAN) (Gen1) or Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) (Gen2), without a collision, airbag deployment, or accident taking place.
Associated Products (37)
2020 Subaru Ascent 2020 Subaru BRZ 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Impreza 2020 Subaru Legacy 2020 Subaru Outback 2020 Subaru WRX 2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru BRZ 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru WRX 2018 Subaru BRZ 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru Impreza+ 17 more
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July 14, 2020•Document ID: 10177822
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
15-264-20R
Date Added:
August 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
The intent of this Service Information Bulletin is to provide Technicians and staff members who interact with the Telematics system insight to help address questions regarding opeation of the WiFi Hotspot feature.
Associated Products (8)
2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru BRZ 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru WRX
Associated Documents
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July 14, 2020•Document ID: 10177821
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
15-242-19R
Date Added:
August 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This Service Information Bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system's remote access features.
Associated Products (8)
2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru BRZ 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru WRX
Associated Documents
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July 14, 2020•Document ID: 10177819
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
15-195-16R
Date Added:
August 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This Service Information bulletin provides IMPORTANT information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DMC).
Associated Products (31)
2020 Subaru Ascent 2020 Subaru BRZ 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Impreza 2020 Subaru Legacy 2020 Subaru Outback 2020 Subaru WRX 2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru BRZ 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru WRX 2018 Subaru BRZ 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru Impreza+ 11 more
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July 13, 2020•Document ID: 10177818
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
15-249-19R
Date Added:
August 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin contains inllustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Associated Products (8)
2020 Subaru Ascent 2020 Subaru BRZ 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Impreza 2020 Subaru Legacy 2020 Subaru Outback 2020 Subaru WRX
Associated Documents
- Download MC-10177818-0001.pdf↗

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