Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• October 5, 2026•Document ID: 11037943

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (M

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.

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• September 29, 2026•Document ID: 11037944

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-259-26

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the repair procedures to be followed when encountering cases of excessive gap reported between the left and right rear D-pillar and headliner.

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Subaru Forester
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• September 28, 2026•Document ID: 11037942

  Other
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (T

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides information on an enhancement of the TechShare CVT diagnostic assitance application.

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• September 18, 2026•Document ID: 11037935

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-98-26

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces an inspection and repair procedure when diagnosing DTCs C1460 Brake Booster Abnormality and C1C01 Reservoir level too low.

  Associated Products (2)

  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester
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• September 18, 2026•Document ID: 11037938

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-244-26

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This Bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following DTCs: DTC C1956: RH Actuator Circuit DTC C1957: LH Actuator Circuit"

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• September 18, 2026•Document ID: 11037940

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  13-109-26

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.

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• September 16, 2026•Document ID: 11037934

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-84-22R

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces Warranty Extension and design changes made to the front exhaust pipe and covers to address the concerns of some customers regarding an odor or a rattle-type noise/fluttering sound coming from the undercarriage, during acceleration. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester
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• September 15, 2026•Document ID: 11037930

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (C

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.

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• September 14, 2026•Document ID: 11037927

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-304-22R

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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• September 14, 2026•Document ID: 11037928

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-322-25R

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover certain qualifying repairs to the infotainment audio system. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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• September 14, 2026•Document ID: 11037929

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-333-25R

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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• September 10, 2026•Document ID: 11037926

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-269-25R

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water intrusion from the sunroof area.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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• September 4, 2026•Document ID: 11037923

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides an update to the WRH-26 certification label recall.

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• September 1, 2026•Document ID: 11037920

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-343-26

  Date Added:

  October 5, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display (CID) to the CCU, addressing reports of CID screen flickering."

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• August 31, 2026•Document ID: 11036824

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-269-25R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water intrusion from the sunroof area. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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• August 31, 2026•Document ID: 11036822

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-62-18R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center retaining nut area of the front strut mounts. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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• August 31, 2026•Document ID: 11036819

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-342-26

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces an inspection procedure for the Smart Rear View Mirror Assembly.

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• August 25, 2026•Document ID: 11036817

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRH-26R

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a non-compliance recall for certain 2026 model year Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles, 2025-2026 model year Forester & Forester Hybrid vehicles, and 2019- 2026 Ascent vehicles due to incorrect information listed on the certification label. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

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• August 21, 2026•Document ID: 11036805

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Subaru announcement provides an update to the non-compliance recall WRH-26 Certification label.

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  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Forester
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• August 21, 2026•Document ID: 11036804

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (C

  Date Added:

  September 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.

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