Subaru Forester Service Bulletins
1,766 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 27, 2018•Document ID: 10153208Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-143-18R
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a change made to the PRG control module. This change is in response to a limited number of customer concerns regarding the PRG reversing direction before reaching the fully open position. The control module senses that an object is caught in the PRG and engages the system?s reverse (safety) function. The new PRG control modules contain improved operating logic to correct this condition.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 14, 2018•Document ID: 10153187Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-133-18
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin announces design changes to the engine?s knock sensor which will help improve vehicle assembly line efficiency and increase durability. In some cases, the Check Engine light may illuminate and a knock sensor-related DTC set in the ECM memory: P0327, P0328, P0332 and P0333. The knock sensor for DIT engines is now utilized for NA engines to improve durability and resistance to heat.
Associated Products (38)2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX+ 18 moreAssociated Documents - November 14, 2018•Document ID: 10153185Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-13-14R
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIMPORTANT: This Service Bulletin has been as been replaced by TSB 04-24-18 dated 11/9/2018 entitled ?Increased Steering Effort when Cold, DTC C2532?. Please refer to this new bulletin for the latest information regarding this condition.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 13, 2018•Document ID: 10153183Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-13-09R
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis post was revised in error. It has been corrected back and removed from the posting list. The message was corrected on 04-13-14R posting dated 11/14/2018.
Associated Products (28)2011 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Forester2007 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Forester2006 Subaru Impreza2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback2005 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Impreza2005 Subaru Legacy2005 Subaru Outback2004 Subaru Forester2004 Subaru Impreza2004 Subaru Legacy+ 8 moreAssociated Documents - November 9, 2018•Document ID: 10153182Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-24-18
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a new Electronic Power Steering (EPS) control module for the models listed above. These new EPS control modules address a limited number of customer concerns regarding increased steering effort which may occur during freezing temperatures after a cold start. The cause has been identified as a frozen relay contact inside the control module. Illumination of the EPS warning lamp can also occur and a DTC C2532 may be stored.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - November 8, 2018•Document ID: 10153181Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-235-18
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of new audio system amplifiers to address the following operating concerns with the Harman Kardon Gen 3 infotainment system: Symptom 1: No audio output is heard but, the volume level displayed changes when turning the knob Symptom 2: Audio volume increases to maximum intermittently without turning the knob Symptom 3: A buzzing, screeching or crackling-type sound is heard coming through the speakers.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - November 6, 2018•Document ID: 10153178Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-112-18R
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis 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.
Associated Products (28)2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 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 Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy+ 8 moreAssociated Documents - October 31, 2018•Document ID: 10150954Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-142-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin provides helpful tips and precautions to use whenever removing or installing the battery sensor assembly from the battery post (and/or negative battery cable from the battery sensor assembly).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 31, 2018•Document ID: 10150953Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-219-18R
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryWhen attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and/or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully. These codes both relate to the multi-stage CommCheck process which introduces the Data Communications Module (DCM) to the AT&T cellular network the Telematics system operates on. The Telematics Service Provider (TSP) cannot communicate with the vehicle (DCM) until the CommCheck completes successfully.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - October 31, 2018•Document ID: 10150929Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-142-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin provides helpful tips and precautions to use whenever removing or installing the battery sensor assembly from the battery post (and/or negative battery cable from the battery sensor assembly).
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 31, 2018•Document ID: 10150928Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-219-18R
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryWhen attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully. These codes both relate to the multi-stage CommCheck process which introduces the Data Communications Module (DCM) to the AT&T cellular network the Telematics system operates on. The Telematics Service Provider (TSP) cannot communicate with the vehicle (DCM) until the CommCheck completes successfully.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - October 26, 2018•Document ID: 10150949Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 03-82-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate. In a case of prolonged clutch pedal application, seizure of the bearing can occur with potential damage to other related components.
Associated Products (76)2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy+ 56 moreAssociated Documents - October 26, 2018•Document ID: 10150924Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 03-82-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate. In a case of prolonged clutch pedal application, seizure of the bearing can occur with potential damage to other related components.
Associated Products (76)2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback+ 56 moreAssociated Documents - October 22, 2018•Document ID: 10150947Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-234-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - October 22, 2018•Document ID: 10150922Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-234-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - October 19, 2018•Document ID: 10150945Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-214-17R
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. The exchange program policy can also be found in Sections 8.4.9 and 11.2.10 of your Claims Policies and Procedures Manual found in Subarunet.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - October 12, 2018•Document ID: 10150937Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-199-16R
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display.
Associated Products (22)2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza+ 2 moreAssociated Documents - October 12, 2018•Document ID: 10150912Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-199-16R
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and the software installation procedure to address a group of operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving the Clarion Display Audio unit with 6.2? display.
Associated Products (22)2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza+ 2 moreAssociated Documents - October 9, 2018•Document ID: 10150932Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-251-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides a service procedure to address a gap between the top edge of the door and the instrument panel on the models listed as shown in the photo below. The gap may also make the glove box door difficult to close fully.There is a latch to keep the glove box closed on both sides of the glove box door. If the door is closed without using enough force to engage both latches or by pushing it shut on just one side instead of in the middle, one may close and not the other. Over time, if the door is not fully closed with both latches, high cabin temperatures along with weight of the items inside the glove box may cause the assembly to deform slightly and a gap to develop.
Associated Products (23)2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru BRZ+ 3 moreAssociated Documents - October 9, 2018•Document ID: 10150931Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-117-18
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Powertrain Warranty coverage for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the above listed models and model years from the original five (5) years or sixty thousand (60,000) miles (whichever comes first) to ten (10) years or one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles (whichever comes first). This change is not in response to any specific condition, rather it is to provide customers with added assurance regarding the function and overall performance of their CVT.
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