Subaru Forester Service Bulletins (2024)

184 manufacturer communications on file.

• March 19, 2024•Document ID: 10252492

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-242-19R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system’s remote access features.

  Associated Products (53)

  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek+ 33 more
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• March 19, 2024•Document ID: 10252491

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics subsription process.

  Associated Products (53)

  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek+ 33 more
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• March 5, 2024•Document ID: 10252454

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-225-22R

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for Harman Infotainment Systems when DTC B2255 is detected. This update should prevent unnecessary replacement of the head unit or USB cable.

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  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza+ 4 more
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• January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249606

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-251-19R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.

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  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek+ 14 more
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• January 9, 2024•Document ID: 10249605

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-256-19R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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.

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  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX+ 8 more
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• January 2, 2024•Document ID: 10249591

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

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  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru WRX2022 Subaru BRZ2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru WRX2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Legacy+ 1 more
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• December 29, 2023•Document ID: 10248207

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-253-23

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address two symptoms: Cooling fans inoperable with EyeSight camera exposed to high humidity/temperature conditions; Temporary halt mode detected by the EyeSight system.

  Associated Products (3)

  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester
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• December 21, 2023•Document ID: 10248205

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-218-23R

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.

  Associated Products (6)

  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
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• December 19, 2023•Document ID: 10248201

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRP-23

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year WRX vehicles, certain 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles, and certain 2023-2024 model year Forester vehicles.

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  2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru WRX
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• December 14, 2023•Document ID: 10248194

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year WRX vehicles, certain 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles, and certain 2023-2024 model year Forester vehicles.

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  2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru WRX
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• December 8, 2023•Document ID: 10248193

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  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.

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  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru WRX+ 8 more
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• November 16, 2023•Document ID: 10246112

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year WRX vehicles, certain 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles, and certain 2023-2024 model year Forester vehicles.

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  2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru WRX
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• November 10, 2023•Document ID: 10246091

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year WRX vehicles, certain 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles, and certain 2023-2024 model year Forester vehicles.

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  2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru WRX
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• October 26, 2023•Document ID: 10244912

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announ

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2024 model year Forester vehicles.

  Associated Products (1)

  2024 Subaru Forester
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• October 26, 2023•Document ID: 10244903

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-266-20R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.

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  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ+ 31 more
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• October 25, 2023•Document ID: 10244910

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-248-23R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right B-Pillar area.

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  2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Legacy2022 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru Forester
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• October 12, 2023•Document ID: 10244907

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-225-22R

  Date Added:

  November 6, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the Harman Infotainment System when DTC B2255 is detected.

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  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza
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• August 31, 2023•Document ID: 10241846

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-282-21R

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.

  Associated Products (51)

  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek2023 Subaru Ascent2023 Subaru BRZ2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2023 Subaru Legacy2023 Subaru Outback2023 Subaru Solterra2023 Subaru WRX2023 Subaru XV CrossTrek2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru BRZ+ 31 more
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• August 9, 2023•Document ID: 10241806

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  13-106-23

  Date Added:

  September 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion.

  Associated Products (8)

  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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• July 27, 2023•Document ID: 10240122

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-313-23

  Date Added:

  August 2, 2023

  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)

  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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