Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• March 24, 2025•Document ID: 11016215

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-132-25

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces the Service Manual Correction for the diagnostic procedures to be followed when performing diagnostic repairs for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P26A6 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve “A” Position Sensor Circuit Low) and P26A7 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve “A” Position Sensor Circuit High). Refer to the service procedures in this bulletin when performing diagnosis on DTCs P26A6 and P26A7. This correction will be applied the Service Manual in the future.

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• March 24, 2025•Document ID: 11016210

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SUSPENSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WQQ-52R

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Due to incomplete repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin, the WQQ-52 recall will involve applying additional anti-corrosion material to the four-way (2-2 way) joint connector area of the brake line system on Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles previously repaired under the WQK-47 (14V-311) brake line corrosion recall prior to the December 23, 2014 WQK-47 recall bulletin revision. The revisions to the bulletin are for part number changes.

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• March 18, 2025•Document ID: 11016207

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-324-25

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin details a new procedure for conducting a CommCheck on vehicles equipped with a GEN 3/GEN 3+ DCM.

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• March 18, 2025•Document ID: 11016206

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-304-22R

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.

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• March 17, 2025•Document ID: 11016205

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.

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• March 17, 2025•Document ID: 11016179

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-133-25

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the repair procedure to be followed when diagnosing cases of the starter motor not operating when attempting to restart after a short drive cycle in low ambient temperatures (less than 0 degrees Celsius / 32 degrees Fahrenheit).

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  2025 Subaru Forester
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• March 6, 2025•Document ID: 11016174

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-262-25

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces diagnostic procedures to be followed when working with a Power Rear Gate (PRG).

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• March 6, 2025•Document ID: 11016172

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.

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• March 4, 2025•Document ID: 11016165

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-120-24R

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy the following DTCs: • P0016: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A • P0017: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B • P0018: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A • P0019: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor B • P0087: Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1 These files contain enhanced logic for the self-diagnosis program of the ECM and to optimize stabilization of fuel pressure. "

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• February 24, 2025•Document ID: 11014875

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-123-24R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure – Too Low Bank 1).

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• February 18, 2025•Document ID: 11014872

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-103-16R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly.

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• February 18, 2025•Document ID: 11014870

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-322-25R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  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.

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• February 17, 2025•Document ID: 11014865

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-193-24R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).

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• February 14, 2025•Document ID: 11014863

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRB-25

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2025 model year Forester Limited vehicles equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels.

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  2025 Subaru Forester
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• February 13, 2025•Document ID: 11014848

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY/WIPER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-257-25R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the Front Windshield used in the above listed models and model years from three (3) years / 36,000 miles to eight (8) years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first).

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• February 12, 2025•Document ID: 11014862

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-226-25

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16 (Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).

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• February 11, 2025•Document ID: 11014851

  Other
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcment is an update to safety recall WRB-25 incorrect wheel lug seat surface.

  Associated Products (1)

  2025 Subaru Forester
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• February 10, 2025•Document ID: 11014854

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-125-24R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM), to address concerns of the starter motor not operating.

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• February 10, 2025•Document ID: 11014852

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-251-19R

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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• February 7, 2025•Document ID: 11014850

  Other
  WHEELS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Subarunet Announcement

  Date Added:

  March 4, 2025

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  WRB-25 incorrect wheel seat surface safety recall and stop sale tool shipment and inspection procedure.

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  2025 Subaru Forester
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