Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

April 16, 2020•Document ID: 10174533
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
12-287-20
Date Added:
May 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin announces design changes made to the rear gate stays to make closing the rear gate easier.
Associated Products (1)
2019 Subaru Forester
Associated Documents
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April 10, 2020•Document ID: 10174513
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
15-257-19R
Date Added:
May 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This service information bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devises.
Associated Products (8)
2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Impreza 2020 Subaru Legacy 2020 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza
Associated Documents
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April 8, 2020•Document ID: 10174512
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
15-219-18R
Date Added:
May 4, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin is designed to address an error code 202 and/or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process.
Associated Products (16)
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
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March 31, 2020•Document ID: 10173200
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
07-175-20
Date Added:
April 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This service information bulletin outlines a procedure to prevent the loss of and the need to reset the customer's Driver Monitoring System (DMS) settings when servicing the vehicle.
Associated Products (4)
2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Legacy 2020 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru Forester
Associated Documents
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March 31, 2020•Document ID: 10173198
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mfr Comm. #:
09-71-20
Date Added:
April 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin provides a service procedure to address a small number of concerns regarding a rattle/ buzz-type sound coming from the fuel tank area.
Associated Products (9)
2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Impreza 2017 Subaru Impreza
Associated Documents
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March 31, 2020•Document ID: 10173195
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
15-240-19R
Date Added:
April 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize effciency while addressing customer concerns.
Associated Products (11)
2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Impreza 2018 Subaru Legacy 2018 Subaru Outback 2017 Subaru Impreza
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March 27, 2020•Document ID: 10173193
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
Subarunet Announ
Date Added:
April 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
Update: Owner notification WUK-96 DIT exhaust pipe front (EPF) nut torque service campaign/voluntary emissions recall.
Associated Products (7)
2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru WRX 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 Subaru WRX 2016 Subaru Forester 2016 Subaru WRX 2015 Subaru Forester
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March 26, 2020•Document ID: 10173189
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
WUK-96R
Date Added:
April 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the front exhaust pipe nuts.
Associated Products (7)
2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru WRX 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 Subaru WRX 2016 Subaru Forester 2016 Subaru WRX 2015 Subaru Forester
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March 26, 2020•Document ID: 10173186
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
07-174-20
Date Added:
April 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This service bulletin provides details of a correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2350- REAR RADAR COMMUNICATION ERROR on the models listed.
Associated Products (25)
2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru WRX 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru Impreza 2018 Subaru Legacy 2018 Subaru Outback 2018 Subaru WRX 2017 Subaru Crosstrek 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 Subaru Impreza 2017 Subaru Legacy 2017 Subaru Outback 2017 Subaru WRX 2016 Subaru Crosstrek+ 5 more
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March 25, 2020•Document ID: 10173184
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
12-258-20
Date Added:
April 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin provides a procedure for addressing a rattling sound caused by the sunroof deflector contacting the sunroof rail assembly. This sound may be heard while closing an outside door when all the windows are closed.
Associated Products (2)
2020 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Forester
Associated Documents
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March 24, 2020•Document ID: 10173180
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
12-284-20
Date Added:
April 3, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin announces availability of new interior door handles which will address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.
Associated Products (14)
2017 Subaru BRZ 2017 Subaru Crosstrek 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 Subaru Impreza 2017 Subaru WRX 2016 Subaru BRZ 2016 Subaru Crosstrek 2016 Subaru Forester 2016 Subaru Impreza 2016 Subaru WRX 2015 Subaru BRZ 2015 Subaru Crosstrek 2015 Subaru Impreza 2015 Subaru WRX
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March 20, 2020•Document ID: 10173135
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
07-173-20
Date Added:
April 2, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This Service Information Bulletin provides insight on how to address a customer concern of the rear hatch, Power Rear Gate (PRG) or trunk release operating (or finding the PRG/trunk open unexpectedly after parking) without a specific input (button press) from the operator.
Associated Products (16)
2020 Subaru Ascent 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Impreza 2020 Subaru Legacy 2020 Subaru Outback 2020 Subaru WRX 2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2019 Subaru WRX 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru Impreza 2018 Subaru Legacy 2018 Subaru Outback
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March 19, 2020•Document ID: 10173128
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
15-249-19R
Date Added:
April 2, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin contains illustrations 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
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March 19, 2020•Document ID: 10173127
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
17-17-13R
Date Added:
April 2, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.
Associated Products (56)
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+ 36 more
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March 19, 2020•Document ID: 10173125
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; WHEELS
Mfr Comm. #:
14-24-20
Date Added:
April 2, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This service information bulletin outlines a procedure for Subaru Special Tool Kit number J-53014.
Associated Products (15)
2018 Subaru Forester 2017 Subaru Crosstrek 2017 Subaru Forester 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 2013 Subaru Crosstrek 2013 Subaru Impreza 2012 Subaru Impreza
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March 16, 2020•Document ID: 10173120
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Mfr Comm. #:
07-155-19R
Date Added:
April 2, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin announces a design change made to the PRG control module. This change is in response to a limited number of customer concerns regarding the rear gate not opening when operating the gate switch or dashboard switch on the vehicle or the button on the key fob. In addition to ensuring proper PRG system operation, the new logic also optimizes the PRG communication function.
Associated Products (3)
2020 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru Forester
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March 10, 2020•Document ID: 10173117
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
07-75-13R
Date Added:
April 2, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This Bulletin provides information regarding DTC P0606 related specifically to the determination of this code on Forester Turbo and applicable WRX models.
Associated Products (39)
2021 Subaru WRX 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru WRX 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru WRX 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru WRX 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 Subaru WRX 2016 Subaru Forester 2016 Subaru WRX 2015 Subaru Forester 2015 Subaru WRX 2014 Subaru Forester 2014 Subaru WRX 2013 Subaru Forester 2013 Subaru WRX 2012 Subaru Forester 2012 Subaru WRX 2011 Subaru Forester+ 19 more
Associated Documents
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March 6, 2020•Document ID: 10173114
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
07-171-20
Date Added:
April 2, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This Service Information Bulletin is in response to several battery sensor replacements resulting from improper removal and/or installation practices.
Associated Products (23)
2020 Subaru BRZ 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru BRZ 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Legacy 2019 Subaru Outback 2018 Subaru BRZ 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Forester 2018 Subaru Impreza 2018 Subaru Legacy 2018 Subaru Outback 2017 Subaru BRZ 2017 Subaru Forester 2017 Subaru Impreza 2017 Subaru Legacy 2017 Subaru Outback 2016 Subaru Legacy+ 3 more
Associated Documents
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March 6, 2020•Document ID: 10173113
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUSPENSION
Mfr Comm. #:
WUT-05R
Date Added:
April 2, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
In 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)
2016 Subaru Forester 2015 Subaru Forester 2014 Subaru Forester
Associated Documents
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March 4, 2020•Document ID: 10173109
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
12-279-20R
Date Added:
April 2, 2020
Manufacturer:
SUBARU
Summary
This bulletin announces availability of new outer door handles to address isolated concerns of the chrome finish peeling.
Associated Products (11)
2020 Subaru Ascent 2020 Subaru Crosstrek 2020 Subaru Forester 2020 Subaru Impreza 2019 Subaru Ascent 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2019 Subaru Forester 2019 Subaru Impreza 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2018 Subaru Impreza 2017 Subaru Impreza
Associated Documents
- Download MC-10173109-0001.pdf↗

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