Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

498 manufacturer communications on file.

• June 25, 2026•Document ID: 11034250

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-81-21R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces design changes made to the fuel injector and fuel pipe in response to the DTCs listed DTC P030* / Engine Knocking / DTC P219C-D-E-F. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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• June 23, 2026•Document ID: 11034259

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-159-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides new diagnostic steps for DTC P0851 and P0852 to be used in conjunction with the applicable Service Manual.

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• June 23, 2026•Document ID: 11034256

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-242-26R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a change in the seat belt warning buzzer intervals in the inspection procedure found in the Service Manual. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru WRX
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• June 20, 2026•Document ID: 11034251

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-94-25R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of new Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) & Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) module reprogramming files developed to address cases of a cracking-type noise heard under the dashboard in the brake pedal area when the brake pedal is released. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

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• June 12, 2026•Document ID: 11034249

  Other
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Annoucement (E

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight cameras.

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• June 11, 2026•Document ID: 11034247

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-241-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.

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• June 11, 2026•Document ID: 11034246

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-243-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the elimination of oil spacers from both left- and right side camshaft carriers on FB2.5 engines.

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• June 11, 2026•Document ID: 11034245

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-268-26

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the front hood release lever, which in certain circumstances, after the vehicle’s interior latch has been released, the front hood may fail to open when attempting to operate the exterior latch.

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  2025 Subaru Forester
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• June 11, 2026•Document ID: 11034244

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-97-26R

  Date Added:

  July 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads with a new friction material and shape that is intended to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumulate on the rotor surface, causing unevenness.(This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)"

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• June 4, 2026•Document ID: 11034236

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRF-26R

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly. (This is an revised version of the orignal bulletin.)

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  2026 Subaru Forester
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• June 2, 2026•Document ID: 11034242

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-156-25R

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability. (This is an revised version of the orignal bulletin.)

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• June 1, 2026•Document ID: 11034237

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-240-26

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This bulletin provides a new diagnostic procedure for vehicles equipped with a Denso CP 1, 1.5 and 2.5 head units to provide an enhanced version of the troubleshooting steps for Sound does not come out from the speaker."

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• May 29, 2026•Document ID: 11033080

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRF-26R

  Date Added:

  June 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly.

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  2026 Subaru Forester
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• May 28, 2026•Document ID: 11033077

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-241-26

  Date Added:

  June 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin announces a correction to the diagnostic procedures for certain CVT related DTCs, including P0730, P0746, P0747, P0841, P0846, P0867, P1867, P1894, and P2723.

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• May 28, 2026•Document ID: 11033076

  Other
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  June 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly.

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  2026 Subaru Forester
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• May 18, 2026•Document ID: 11033069

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  June 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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• May 13, 2026•Document ID: 11033065

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-193-24R

  Date Added:

  June 1, 2026

  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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• May 13, 2026•Document ID: 11033063

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-156-25R

  Date Added:

  June 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.

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• May 4, 2026•Document ID: 11033056

  Other
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (R

  Date Added:

  June 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.

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• May 1, 2026•Document ID: 11033053

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-234-26

  Date Added:

  June 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces design changes to the heated steering wheel switch assembly and harness. The new switch design relocates the connector, which requires a different harness routing.

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