Subaru Forester Service Bulletins
1,766 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 10, 2020•Document ID: 10177816Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; SUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-296-20R
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the rear frame section weld nuts and the mounting bolts used to secure the rear stabilizer bar brackets to them.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - July 8, 2020•Document ID: 10177815Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-240-19R
- Date Added:
- August 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - June 30, 2020•Document ID: 10177072Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-296-20
- Date Added:
- July 7, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin outlines design changes made to the rear frame sections and the mounting bolts used to secure the rear stabilizer bar brackets to them.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 28, 2020•Document ID: 10176030Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-294-20
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change made to the B-pillar trim. The change prevents the trim's appearance from deteriorating as a result of recurring contact with the steel latching tongue portion of the seat belt.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 19, 2020•Document ID: 10176023Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-291-20
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber protector located between the top edge of the rear gate garnish and the glass. The change was made in reponse to a number of concerns regarding vertical brownish-colored stains appearing on the rear gate panel below the garnish and / or the license plate.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 15, 2020•Document ID: 10176017Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-155-19R
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change made to the PRG control module.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 13, 2020•Document ID: 10175972Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WUT-05R
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the rear coil springs on certain 2014-2016 model year Forester vehicles.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - May 11, 2020•Document ID: 10176009Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-162-19R
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) opertation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock/unlock) feature.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - May 8, 2020•Document ID: 10175988Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SEAT BELTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-203-16R
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis 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.
Associated Products (23)2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Crosstrek+ 3 moreAssociated Documents - May 6, 2020•Document ID: 10175989Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11-200-20R
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM) for hard starting in sub-freezing temperatures, DTC P0400, and surging in high altitudes.
Associated Products (21)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 moreAssociated Documents - May 6, 2020•Document ID: 10175984Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 01-183-20
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryVehicle repair program for customers affected by the COVID-19 quarantine.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - May 5, 2020•Document ID: 10175977Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-288-20
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change made to the Slide Rail components of the left and right front power seat frame / track assemblies used on the models listed.
Associated Products (28)2020 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza+ 8 moreAssociated Documents - May 4, 2020•Document ID: 10175969Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-208-17R
- Date Added:
- June 2, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis service information bulletin announces availability of an enhancenment to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed equipped with F10 7" Navigation and 7" display audio head units.
Associated Products (18)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 OutbackAssociated Documents - April 30, 2020•Document ID: 10174537Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-195-16R
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis service information bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement (when applicable) of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). All models with STARLINK Telematics System.
Associated Products (31)2020 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 Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza+ 11 moreAssociated Documents - April 30, 2020•Document ID: 10174536Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-249-19R
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - April 30, 2020•Document ID: 10174543Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 01-181-20
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryAll Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
Associated Products (167)2021 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 Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester+ 147 moreAssociated Documents - April 24, 2020•Document ID: 10174540Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11-200-20R
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).
Associated Products (21)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 moreAssociated Documents - April 23, 2020•Document ID: 10174538Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-263-20
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the intrest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty for the listed models and model years equipped with a Harman Gen. 3.0 Audio and Navigation head unit.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - April 17, 2020•Document ID: 10174535Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Subaru Tech Tips
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru's QMR of the month winner.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - April 17, 2020•Document ID: 10174510Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-162-19R
- Date Added:
- May 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Body Integrated Unit (BIU) operation of the automatic door lock (auto-lock / unlock) feature.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents