Subaru Forester Service Bulletins
1,766 manufacturer communications on file.
- October 9, 2018•Document ID: 10150887Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; STRUCTURE:BODY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- 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: 10150886Service 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.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - October 2, 2018•Document ID: 10150930Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-208-17R
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded CD, Gracenote recognizes the disc then shows the artist and track name information along with the album cover art on the head unit display (when available). This enhancement brings the currently installed database up to date with the most recent information available.
Associated Products (19)2018 Subaru Forester2018 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 Legacy2015 Subaru OutbackAssociated Documents - October 2, 2018•Document ID: 10150885Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-208-17R
- Date Added:
- December 10, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces availability of an enhancement to the Gracenote database included in the vehicles listed above equipped with F10 7? Navigation and 7? Display Audio head units. When the user plays a pre-recorded CD, Gracenote recognizes the disc then shows the artist and track name information along with the album cover art on the head unit display (when available). This enhancement brings the currently installed database up to date with the most recent information available.
Associated Products (19)2018 Subaru Forester2018 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 Legacy2015 Subaru OutbackAssociated Documents - September 27, 2018•Document ID: 10146487Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-23-18
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information 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.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - September 27, 2018•Document ID: 10146486Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 10-86-17R
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryA design change was made to the blower motor assembly to address the following customer concerns: ? Blower fan is either inoperative or only operates on high speed. ? Excessive rotational-type sound heard when the fan is operating.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - September 21, 2018•Document ID: 10146483Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-116-18
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin provides details about revised CVT select lever (shifter) components. The shape of the lock plate and output of the shift lock solenoid have been changed.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - September 18, 2018•Document ID: 10146480Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-128-18R
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin provides a measurement and adjustment procedure for the stop lamp switch. An improperly adjusted (or faulty) stop lamp switch can cause any of the DTCs listed above to set and result in the related system?s warning lamp to illuminate.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-115-18
- Date Added:
- November 5, 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. Additionally, vehicles which are beyond one-hundred thousand (100,000) miles at the time customer notification letters are mailed are being offered additional coverage for a period of one-year from the date of the customer notification letters.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - September 5, 2018•Document ID: 10146469Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-227-18R
- Date Added:
- November 5, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing customer concerns of the Navigation system?s functionality. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis and will be required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting. While completing the questionnaire, follow the question flow based on the customer concern. Answer each related question noting the results to each in detail while performing the diagnostics. Review the entire bulletin before beginning in order to understand the flow for the listed concern. If the customer?s concern is not listed, check the Service Manual ?Infotainment (Diagnostics) - Diagnostics with Phenomena? section as a starting point.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - August 29, 2018•Document ID: 10145079Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-232-18
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a change made to the lens portion of the fog light assembly. The new lens has optimized light distribution characteristics while remaining interchangeable with the original type.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - August 28, 2018•Document ID: 10145075Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-195-18
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - August 24, 2018•Document ID: 10145073Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; SUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-204-16R
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides potential source locations and procedures to help isolate areas of the vehicle which may be generating popping, clicking or creaking sounds when the body is in a ?twisting? condition. This can occur while driving on rough, irregular or uneven road surfaces or even during lowspeed maneuvers such as pulling into or backing out of a driveway. Production information and field reports received indicate where multiple layers of the vehicle?s body structure are spot-welded together, primarily in the ?D?-pillar and rear gate opening areas, a ?stick-slip? condition can occur between the layers and cause these types of sounds to occur. Service information has been released previously describing similar conditions which involved accessing and then punching or separating the layers of metal and applying a lubricant to prevent recurrence. Those same techniques may also provide good results on these vehicles too but, in some cases, a Body Shop repair may be required.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 22, 2018•Document ID: 10145071Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-108-16R
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin provides a revised troubleshooting procedure and tips to follow when diagnosing a DTC B1650- ?Occupant Classification System Malfunction?. This DTC may also be accompanied by B1760, B1761, B1771 or B1795 as found in the Occupant Detection control module. The new procedure is designed to help avoid unnecessary part (seat cushion assembly) replacements.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 21, 2018•Document ID: 10145070Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-190-15R
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.Within the terms of the Basic New Car Warranty and the one year Replacement Parts Warranty the Exchange Program provides for replacement of a defective unit from the manufacturer.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 21, 2018•Document ID: 10144882Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-204-16R
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure. Within the terms of the Basic New Car Warranty and the one year Replacement Parts Warranty, the Exchange Program provides for replacement of a defective unit from the manufacturer.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - August 15, 2018•Document ID: 10144881Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-205-16R
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis 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. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files then loading them onto two flash drives for audio unit installation.
Associated Products (17)2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru OutbackAssociated Documents - August 1, 2018•Document ID: 10144874Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-177-18
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn conjunction with the launch of our new Remanufactured FB Engine Short Block Program, SOA would like to reinforce Core Return Policy (See Parts Policy & Procedures Manual ? Section 12.3 Core Returns ? Reman) and provide suggestions for removal and handling of the short block.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R
- Date Added:
- October 1, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryAs part of our dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a program to extend the original New Car Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for excessive engine oilconsumption on applicable vehicles to 8 years / 100,000 miles from the original warranty start date.This Warranty Extension will not cover any excessive engine oil consumption found to be a result ofany condition(s) other than those specifically described in this bulletin.This condition must be verified during an inspection and when determined necessary, an oil consumption test performed by an authorized Subaru retailer. SOA will inform vehicle owners this condition may exist via a customer letter.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-205-16R
- Date Added:
- August 20, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summaryprocedure to address additional operational concerns received from the field and listed below involving ?Gen 2? F10 Navigation and Display Audio units with 7? display. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files then loading them onto two flash drives for audio unit installation. It is important to read through and understand this information completely before proceeding. These latest software updates contain new logic.
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