Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• March 8, 2019•Document ID: 10160490

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-163-16R

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with this new information in the near future.

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  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy+ 30 more
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• March 4, 2019•Document ID: 10160485

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-120-19

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a procedure to follow for addressing customer concerns of a shuddering condition or chattering -type sound heard or felt when making sharp turns. If an applicable vehicle presents with the condition as described, it is recommended to perform the transfer clutch break-in procedure as described.

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  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX+ 1 more
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• March 1, 2019•Document ID: 10160512

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WUE-90

  Date Added:

  May 28, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. A total of 1,303,530 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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• February 22, 2019•Document ID: 10155225

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-178-18R

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to improve its retention and prevent water intrusion into the converter case.

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  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy+ 31 more
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• February 20, 2019•Document ID: 10155222

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-111-18R

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM) used with the TR580 CVT. Contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a DTC P0841. The new logic will allow the solenoid to operate in a manner enabling it to discharge the contamination.

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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback
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• February 20, 2019•Document ID: 10155221

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-169-16R

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These new files will address customer concerns of: ? Spark knock (ping) during high intake air temperature operation ? Surge on acceleration due to phantom knock detection ? Check Engine light illumination resulting from DTC P113A and / or P0137 being stored in the ECM memory.

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  2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Forester
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• February 20, 2019•Document ID: 10155220

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contamination of the Park-Range switch internal components.

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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester+ 10 more
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• February 19, 2019•Document ID: 10155219

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-237-19R

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for a chattering-type sound originating from the a/c compressor assembly. In the case where a refrigerant leak is identified as coming from the a/c condenser, the level of refrigerant oil may also drop and cause the internal vanes of the compressor to make a chattering-type sound. A new-style A/C condenser has been established with enhanced corrosion resistance.

  Associated Products (2)

  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester
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• February 12, 2019•Document ID: 10155215

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  WUC-88

  Date Added:

  March 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 model year Forester and Crosstrek vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, replace the power steering gear box. A total of 10,417 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall.

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  2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester
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• January 31, 2019•Document ID: 10154425

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  02-134-12R

  Date Added:

  March 11, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The purpose of this bulletin is to announce a change to the specification of the valve springs used in the FB engine. The new springs have different color paint marks to help identify their application.

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• January 29, 2019•Document ID: 10154423

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-119-19

  Date Added:

  March 11, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new control valve assembly (valve body) designed to prevent false detection of DTC P0841 and / or illumination of the AT Temp light. Testing has revealed in some limited cases, air bubbles (aerated fluid) may enter certain pressure circuits within the control valve assembly causing fluid pressure control and adjustment to be calculated incorrectly resulting in DTC P0841. The shape of these circuits has been changed to prevent this occurrence.

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  2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza+ 12 more
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• January 28, 2019•Document ID: 10154422

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-237-19

  Date Added:

  March 11, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for a chattering-type sound originating from the a/c compressor assembly. In the case where a refrigerant leak is identified as coming from the a/c condenser, the level of refrigerant oil may also drop and cause the internal vanes of the compressor to make a chattering-type sound. A new-style A/C condenser has been established with enhanced corrosion resistance.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester
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• January 14, 2019•Document ID: 10154411

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  AIR BAGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TKA-19

  Date Added:

  March 11, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Subaru vehicles listed above, equipped with a non-desiccated Takata-sourced passenger side frontal airbag containing the propellant Phase Stabilized Ammonium Nitrate (PSAN). This phase of the Takata recall expansion includes all remaining vehicles equipped with a non-desciccated Takata-sourced passenger side frontal air bag containing the propellant PSAN. Recall Codes TKA-19-TKB-19-TKC-19

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• January 11, 2019•Document ID: 10154409

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK; STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  04-23-18R

  Date Added:

  March 11, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides helpful tips to simplify the diagnosis of sound concerns originating in the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox (steering rack) assembly. If a vehicle presents with a ?rattling?, ?knocking? or possibly a ?clanging? type sound coming from the steering rack and / or a vibration felt through the steering wheel, use the flow chart below to help make diagnosis of the concern easier.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Forester
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• January 10, 2019•Document ID: 10154207

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; AIR BAGS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  17-17-13R

  Date Added:

  March 11, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Bulletin provides information regarding Event Data Recorder (EDR) functionality which has been incorporated into the airbag system.

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• January 8, 2019•Document ID: 10154206

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-103-16R

  Date Added:

  March 11, 2019

  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. Investigation has identified a likely source of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVT?s oil pump chain cover. The repair involves removal, a thorough cleaning and inspection of the sealing surfaces followed by re-sealing the cover.

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• January 7, 2019•Document ID: 10154205

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  March 11, 2019

  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 above. The procedure will involve either downloading the software update files from Subarunet (or using those sent directly from Nuspire) and transferring them onto a flash drive for head unit installation.

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  2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX
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• December 28, 2018•Document ID: 10153627

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-205-16R

  Date Added:

  February 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces new reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7? display.

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• December 21, 2018•Document ID: 10153625

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-118-18

  Date Added:

  February 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM) for detection of DTC P1518: STARTER SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW. After using the Remote Engine Starter (RES) to start an applicable vehicle equipped with the Auto Start-Stop System, the TCM may mistakenly detect DTC P1518 when the engine automatically restarts and cause the AT TEMP warning lamp to illuminate.

  Associated Products (1)

  2019 Subaru Forester
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• December 21, 2018•Document ID: 10153624

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  11-187-18

  Date Added:

  February 25, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the ECM and address isolated customer concerns of hesitation on acceleration. The new logic provides enhanced ignition timing control during Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) operation.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Forester
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