Subaru Forester Service Bulletins
1,766 manufacturer communications on file.
- April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10140498Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTA-62A
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTurbo models only. Service Procedure Bulletin. The repair procedure will involve inspecting and possibly replacing the turbocharger air intake duct. Inspection of the turbocharger air intake duct lot number (date) molded on the duct will be necessary to determine if replacement is required.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10140497Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTA-62
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTurbo models only. Subject: Update ? Subaru Safety Recall Campaign/ STOP SALE: WTA?62 Turbo Engine Air Intake Duct. Owner Notification: All potentially affected vehicle owners will be notified by first class mail on or around April 15, 2016. As previously announced on March 17, 2016, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Forester 2.0XT and WRX vehicles due to a possible issue with the turbocharger air intake duct.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - April 1, 2016•Document ID: 10140495Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-177-14R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRevised TSB. Models with "Gen 2" F10 Audio/Navigation Systems. ?Gen 2? & ?Gen 2.1? Operating Tips. This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different s relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation ?Gen 2? F10 Audio / Navigation system.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - February 29, 2016•Document ID: 10120966Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11-161-16
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for optimizing the ECM to address the following customer concern: ? Rough idle after a warm engine restart. In rare cases, DTC P0300 may also be stored.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 29, 2016•Document ID: 10087222Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11-161-16
- Date Added:
- December 27, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF NEW REPROGRAMMING FILES FOR OPTIMIZING THE ECM TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING CUSTOMER CONCERN: ROUGH IDLE AFTER A WARM ENGINE RESTART. IN RARE CASES, DTC P0300 MAY ALSO BE STORED."
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 25, 2016•Document ID: 10120965Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-193-16
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head unit / SD card to obtain software-related updates and operating enhancements. All 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with FujitsuTen (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems
Associated Products (21)2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru WRX+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - February 25, 2016•Document ID: 10089804Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-193-16
- Date Added:
- January 28, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A NEW PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE OPERATING SOFTWARE USED IN F10 GEN1 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. THIS NEW PROCEDURE ELIMINATES THE NEED TO EXCHANGE THE HEAD UNIT / SD CARD TO OBTAIN SOFTWARE-RELATED UPDATES AND OPERATING ENHANCEMENTS. ALL 2012 TO 2015 MODELS EQUIPPED WITH FUJITSUTEN (F10) GENERATION 1 (GEN1) AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
Associated Products (21)2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru WRX+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - February 25, 2016•Document ID: 10086861Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-193-16
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A NEW PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE OPERATING SOFTWARE USED IN F10 GEN1 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. THIS NEW PROCEDURE ELIMINATES THE NEED TO EXCHANGE THE HEAD UNIT / SD CARD TO OBTAIN SOFTWARE-RELATED UPDATES AND OPERATING ENHANCEMENTS. ALL 2012 TO 2015 MODELS EQUIPPED WITH FUJITSUTEN (F10) GENERATION 1 (GEN1) AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
Associated Products (21)2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru WRX+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - February 24, 2016•Document ID: 10120964Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRevised Service Bulletin: Surface Treatment Change To Oil Control Piston Rings This bulletin announces information regarding a major change to the repair procedures previously outlined in Service Bulletins 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R and 02-145-13R.
Associated Products (17)2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Crosstrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru ForesterAssociated Documents - February 24, 2016•Document ID: 10089801Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- FWR
- Date Added:
- January 28, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"DUE TO A FLASHWRITE DATABASE ERROR, WHEN SEARCHING FOR 2015 FORESTER 2.0L TURBO PACK FILES BY VEHICLE SPECIFICATION (ONLY), THE NEW CID FOR THE LATEST PAK FILES DISPLAYS INCORRECTLY AS SHOWN BELOW. THE ACTUAL NEW CID SHOULD READ AS LF61700B AS SHOWN WHEN THE SEARCH IS PERFORMED USING THE VEHICLE CID#. REGARDLESS OF HOW THE PAK FILE IS SEARCHED, THE CORRECT FILE IS APPLIED BY FLASHWRITE IN BOTH CASES. IF THE ECM IS CHECKED FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING, THE NEW CID LF61700B WILL BE FOUND AS LONG AS FLASHWRITE (RELEASE MONTH JAN 2016) IS USED FOR THIS APPLICATION. THIS DISPLAY ERROR WILL BE CORRECTED AS PART OF A FUTURE RELEASE OF SSM4/ FLASHWRITE. FIG 1- NEW CID DISPLAYS INCORRECTLY WHEN SEARCHED BY VEHICLE SPECIFICATION"
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 24, 2016•Document ID: 10086801Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- FWR
- Date Added:
- December 21, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"DUE TO A FLASHWRITE DATABASE ERROR, WHEN SEARCHING FOR 2015 FORESTER 2.0L TURBO PACK FILES BY VEHICLE SPECIFICATION (ONLY), THE NEW CID FOR THE LATEST PAK FILES DISPLAYS INCORRECTLY AS SHOWN BELOW. THE ACTUAL NEW CID SHOULD READ AS LF61700B AS SHOWN WHEN THE SEARCH IS PERFORMED USING THE VEHICLE CID#. REGARDLESS OF HOW THE PAK FILE IS SEARCHED, THE CORRECT FILE IS APPLIED BY FLASHWRITE IN BOTH CASES. IF THE ECM IS CHECKED FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING, THE NEW CID LF61700B WILL BE FOUND AS LONG AS FLASHWRITE (RELEASE MONTH JAN 2016) IS USED FOR THIS APPLICATION. THIS DISPLAY ERROR WILL BE CORRECTED AS PART OF A FUTURE RELEASE OF SSM4/ FLASHWRITE. FIG 1- NEW CID DISPLAYS INCORRECTLY WHEN SEARCHED BY VEHICLE SPECIFICATION"
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 24, 2016•Document ID: 10084150Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-186-15R
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY AND A CORRESPONDING INSTALLATION PROCEDURE WHICH WILL ALLOW BLUETOOTH PAIRING TO BE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WHEN USING VOICE COMMANDS ON THE CLARION AUDIO UNITS LISTED BELOW. PAIRING OF PHONES USING VOICE RECOGNITION IS THE PREFERRED METHOD ON THESE CLARION AUDIO UNITS. SEE BULLETIN 15-185-15 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON USING VOICE RECOGNITION TO PAIR PHONES TO CLARION AUDIO UNITS. THE PROCEDURE WILL INVOLVE DOWNLOADING THE APPLICABLE UPDATE FILE FROM SUBARUNET THEN LOADING IT ONTO A FLASH DRIVE FOR INSTALLATION."
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 24, 2016•Document ID: 10084143Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQW-58R
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS INITIATED A SERVICE PROGRAM TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN 2015 MODEL YEAR WRX VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2014 AND 2015 MODEL YEAR 2.0XT FORESTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0 LITER TURBOCHARGED ENGINE, TO ADDRESS A POSSIBLE PRE]IGNITION ISSUE.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 19, 2016•Document ID: 10120963Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- ERSV
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis is to advise that the Subaru Claim System has been updated to accept claims for Emission repairs on vehicles with a salvage title. This coverage applies to all emission repairs within the warranty coverage period. Valid claims for salvage vehicles are Recalls, SAS Maintenance, and Warranty for Emission repairs only. Please make a note of this important system enhancement. Questions may be directed to the Subaru Claims helpline at 1866SUBARU2 (18667822782).
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 16, 2016•Document ID: 10084146Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DWEP
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"AS PART OF SUBARUS DEDICATION TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, SOA IS ANNOUNCING A DASHBOARD WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM EXTENDS WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR DASHBOARDS ON ALL 2005-2009 SUBARU OUTBACK AND SUBARU LEGACY VEHICLES SOLD OR LEASED IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS CHANGE IS IN ANTICIPATION THAT A SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE REPAIRS FOR STICKY AND/OR MELTED DASHBOARDS AS A RESULT OF EXPOSURE TO HEAT OR HUMIDITY. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL, AS IT DOES NOT IMPACT VEHICLE SAFETY. IF A DASHBOARD HAS NOT MELTED OR BECOME STICKY AS A RESULT OF EXPOSURE TO HEAT OR HUMIDITY, NO REPAIR IS NECESSARY UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY EXTENSION. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT DETAILS REGARDING THIS PROGRAM, AND REVIEW THEM WITH ALL APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL. "
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - February 10, 2016•Document ID: 10120961Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQW58
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. has initiated a Service Program to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) on certain 2015 model year WRX vehicles and certain 2014 and 2015 model year 2.0XT Forester vehicles equipped with a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine, to address a possible pre?ignition issue.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - February 5, 2016•Document ID: 10084125Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 09-63-16
- Date Added:
- November 8, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN SERVES AS A REMINDER TO ALWAYS FOLLOW THE PROPER PROCEDURES WHEN DIAGNOSIS OF A DTC B1500 LEADS TO REPLACEMENT OF A FAULTY MAIN AND / OR SUB FUEL LEVEL SENSOR.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10083905Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PEOCCAS
- Date Added:
- November 3, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"PROPOSED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT RECENTLY YOU MAY HAVE SEEN VARIOUS ONLINE AND OTHER MEDIA ARTICLES REGARDING SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REACHING A PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR ALLEGED OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERNS ON CERTAIN SUBARU VEHICLES. SOME MEDIA OUTLETS ALSO SUPPLIED VARYING INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS OF THIS SETTLEMENT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED TO YOU, OUR RETAILERS, IN ADVANCE OF ANY CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION."
Associated Products (16)2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru ForesterAssociated Documents - February 1, 2016•Document ID: 10234286Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Tech tips
- Date Added:
- April 17, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis is the final PDF for the 2016 January TechTIPS, please use and distribute as needed.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 25, 2016•Document ID: 10233107Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 14411AA532R1
- Date Added:
- March 20, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryLaunch of Remanufactured Turbochargers
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents