Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

498 manufacturer communications on file.

• May 1, 2026•Document ID: 11033052

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-279-26

  Date Added:

  June 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the Power Rear Gate Drive (PRG) Unit to address rare concerns about a very slight drop immediately after the gate is fully open.

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  2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester
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• May 1, 2026•Document ID: 11033051

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-230-26

  Date Added:

  June 1, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM).

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• April 30, 2026•Document ID: 11032043

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-278-26

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the repair procures to be followed when encountering cases of loose fitment of the interior dome lamp.

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  2026 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Forester
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• April 30, 2026•Document ID: 11032042

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-97-26

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake pads which have been redesigned with a new friction material and shape to enhance the removal of rust and debris that can accumulate on the rotor surface, causing unevenness.

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  2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Impreza
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• April 30, 2026•Document ID: 11032034

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-240-26R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.

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• April 24, 2026•Document ID: 11032040

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  03-97-26

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

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• April 24, 2026•Document ID: 11032039

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru Trailseeker2026 Subaru Uncharted2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent+ 33 more
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• April 20, 2026•Document ID: 11032035

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS; STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-97-26

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru Trailseeker2026 Subaru Uncharted2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent+ 33 more
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• April 2, 2026•Document ID: 11032028

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRH-25R

  Date Added:

  May 4, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles that may be equipped with a rear door latch with a damaged micro switch.

  Associated Products (1)

  2026 Subaru Forester
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• March 26, 2026•Document ID: 11030560

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-105-25R

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek+ 31 more
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• March 26, 2026•Document ID: 11030557

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  01-167-08R

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

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

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek+ 31 more
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• March 16, 2026•Document ID: 11030567

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains information to help 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, 2026•Document ID: 11030561

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (A

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer keys/fobs.

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• March 3, 2026•Document ID: 11030555

  Other
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement (W

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This announcement provides part release information for the WRG-25 rear gate stay bracket.

  Associated Products (1)

  2026 Subaru Forester
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• February 25, 2026•Document ID: 11029347

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-240-26R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics.

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  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek+ 31 more
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• February 24, 2026•Document ID: 11029324

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRG-25R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester Vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and bracket.

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  2026 Subaru Forester
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• February 13, 2026•Document ID: 11029338

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-95-25R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases of DTC C1C40 being detected by the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) in addition to Failure Detail Code 30A2 stored within the Freeze Frame Data (FFD).

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• February 6, 2026•Document ID: 11029329

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-105-25R

  Date Added:

  March 3, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.

  Associated Products (51)

  2026 Subaru Ascent2026 Subaru BRZ2026 Subaru Crosstrek2026 Subaru Forester2026 Subaru Impreza2026 Subaru Outback2026 Subaru Solterra2026 Subaru WRX2025 Subaru Ascent2025 Subaru BRZ2025 Subaru Crosstrek2025 Subaru Forester2025 Subaru Impreza2025 Subaru Legacy2025 Subaru Outback2025 Subaru Solterra2025 Subaru WRX2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek+ 31 more
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• January 30, 2026•Document ID: 11027995

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WRG-25

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester Vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and bracket.

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  2026 Subaru Forester
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  • DownloadMC-11027995-0001.pdf↗
• January 29, 2026•Document ID: 11027993

  Other
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SubaruNet Announcement

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2026

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this announcement is to communicate updates regarding the WRG-25 Rear Gate Stay Bracket Safety Recall.

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  2026 Subaru Forester
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  • DownloadMC-11027993-0001.pdf↗