Subaru Forester Service Bulletins
1,766 manufacturer communications on file.
- December 5, 2019•Document ID: 10169833Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Subarunet Announ
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service campaign/ voluntary emissions recall for certain 2015-2018 Forester 2.0L Turbo and 2016-2018 WRX models which may experience a loosening of the fornt exhaust pip nuts.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - December 4, 2019•Document ID: 10169832Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Subaru Retailers
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryCustomer concern claim submission for WUM-98 prior to supply of harness (recall) parts.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - December 4, 2019•Document ID: 10169830Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Subarunet Announ
- Date Added:
- January 7, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryNew stop sale/safety recall: WUW-08 Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek Hybrid PCV valve Recall. The Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve may be defective.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - December 2, 2019•Document ID: 10169824Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-162-19
- Date Added:
- January 7, 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. Currently, when the vehicle is locked by the auto-lock feature, if any door other than the driverâs door is unlocked manually before the driverâs door is unlocked, the auto-unlock operation is cancelled. The new logic keeps the auto-unlock operation from being cancelled regardless of which door is opened first.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - November 21, 2019•Document ID: 10168633Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Subarunet Announ
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryInterim Owner Notification WUM-98 Forester Passenger-side Front Airbag ODS Recall.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 20, 2019•Document ID: 10168629Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS; SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WUM-98R
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 model year Forester vehicles to replace the passenger-side front airbag Occupant Detection System (ODS) harness. A total of 366,282 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 18, 2019•Document ID: 10168637Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-251-19R
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16. In most cases involving this DTC, the following scenario(s) occur: ⢠When trying to use the remote engine starter (RES) feature through Telematics (STARLINK / My Subaru app) the request is unsuccessful and the red Telematics indicator lamp illuminates. ⢠The customer takes their vehicle to the Retailer and the Technician finds the only code stored to be B2A16 in the DCM. ⢠The Technician diagnoses the DTC per the applicable Service Manual trouble tree and replaced the DCM."
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - November 18, 2019•Document ID: 10168571Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-231-18R
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing specific and general audio/sound related concerns. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide-Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will assist you with this diagnosis and is required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting. Once the questionnaire is completed, follow the question flow based on the customer concern. Answer each related question noting the results to each in detail while performing the diagnostics. Review the entire bulletin before beginning to understand the flow for the listed concerns.
Associated Products (20)2020 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 WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru ImprezaAssociated Documents - November 18, 2019•Document ID: 10168567Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-228-18R
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of the display screen being either frozen (unresponsive) or black (blank). Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis and will be required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting. While completing the questionnaire, follow the question flow based on the customer concern. Answer each related question noting the results to each in detail while performing the diagnostics. Review the entire bulletin before beginning in order to understand the flow for the listed concern. If the concern you have is not listed, check the Service Manual âInfotainment (Diagnostics) > Diagnostics with Phenomenaâ section as a starting point.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - November 18, 2019•Document ID: 10168565Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-227-18R
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns of the Navigation systemâs functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis and will be required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting. While completing the questionnaire, follow the question flow based on the customer concern.
Associated Products (20)2020 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 WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru ImprezaAssociated Documents - November 18, 2019•Document ID: 10168560Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-221-18R
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides helpful information about operating conditions observed in the field for Technicians to use when diagnosing customer concerns which may arise while operating Harman Gen 3.0 and 3.1 Navigation and Display Audio systems. We will continue to add to this bulletin as more information becomes available.
Associated Products (20)2020 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 WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru ImprezaAssociated Documents - November 15, 2019•Document ID: 10168627Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-229-18R
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing clock-related customer concerns. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis and will be required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting. While completing the questionnaire, follow the question flow based on the customer concern. Answer each related question noting the results to each in detail while performing the diagnostics. Review the entire bulletin before beginning in order to understand the flow for the listed concern. If the concern you have is not listed, check the Service Manual âInfotainment (Diagnostics) - Diagnostics with Phenomenaâ section as a starting point.
Associated Products (20)2020 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 WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru ImprezaAssociated Documents - November 15, 2019•Document ID: 10168574Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-233-18R
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin provides a procedure to use for addressing a customer concern of a delayed or slow response when using the soft keys on the touch screen of the audio / navigation head unit.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - November 15, 2019•Document ID: 10168573Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-220-18R
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to use when diagnosing concerns of the Apple CarPlay and / or Android Auto feature not connecting or launching properly when a compatible device is connected to the head unit.
Associated Products (20)2020 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 WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru ImprezaAssociated Documents - November 15, 2019•Document ID: 10168569Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-230-18R
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns involving Bluetooth (BT) functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis and will be required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting. While completing the questionnaire, follow the question flow based on the customer concern. Answer each related question noting the results to each in detail while performing the diagnostics. Review the entire bulletin before beginning in order to understand the flow for the listed concern. Please apply the information captured in the checklist to the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire. If the concern you have is not listed, check the Service Manual âInfotainment (Diagnostics) - Diagnostics with Phenomenaâ section as a starting point.
Associated Products (20)2020 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 WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru ImprezaAssociated Documents - November 15, 2019•Document ID: 10168566Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-247-19R
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin announces availability of a map update which includes new software to address a route searching error. A âRoute Calculation Unsuccessfulâ message may be displayed when the selected route crosses state borders (e.g. Route 53 which crosses between Alabama and Tennessee).
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - November 15, 2019•Document ID: 10168563Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-226-18R
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns regarding USB functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis and will be required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting. While completing the questionnaire, follow the question flow based on the customer concern. Answer each related question noting the results to each in detail while performing the diagnostics. Review the entire bulletin before beginning in order to understand the flow for the listed concern.
Associated Products (20)2020 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 WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru ImprezaAssociated Documents - November 15, 2019•Document ID: 10168562Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-243-19R
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for customizing the maintenance period settings of the MFD. When accessing the Maintenance period information on the SSM4, the maintenance interval default values for mileage and number of months are different from those displayed on the MFD. This procedure describes how to synchronize the MFD and SSM4 values to insure proper customer notification.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - November 11, 2019•Document ID: 10168623Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-257-19
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices. These devices are often employed by insurance companies to monitor driver activity for premium calculations (premium discounts). Commonly referred to as discount tools, driver monitors or dongles, the use of these devices can interfere with normal STARLINK system operation.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - November 11, 2019•Document ID: 10168622Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-256-19
- Date Added:
- December 2, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed above.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents