Subaru Forester Service Bulletins

1,766 manufacturer communications on file.

• July 30, 2018•Document ID: 10143877

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-138-18

  Date Added:

  August 20, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces the standardization of the IG2 and ACC relays used on the models listed. Both of these relays are located on the back (front facing) side of the passenger compartment fuse box (F/B).

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  2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Impreza
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• July 28, 2018•Document ID: 10143878

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-234-18

  Date Added:

  August 20, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a repair procedure for replacing the foam cushion installed between the top front edge of the IP and the windshield glass. Use the supplied Service Procedure to address a customer concern involving the foam cushion becoming visible above the IP near the defroster vent outlets.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Impreza
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• July 24, 2018•Document ID: 10143876

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-137-18

  Date Added:

  August 20, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  Models with Automatic Headlight Beam Leveler System only. This Service Information bulletin announces a revision to the diagnostic procedure used when diagnosing either DTC B2910 or 2911 ?Steering Responsive Headlight Communication? LH or RH.

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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Impreza
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• July 24, 2018•Document ID: 10143869

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  04-21-18

  Date Added:

  August 20, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new Electronic Power Steering (EPS) gear box assembly designed to address a VERY limited number of customer concerns regarding uneven steering effort felt when turning left or right. In areas where high concentrations of road salt are used to melt ice and snow, corrosion may develop and cause a portion of the gear box housing to crack if the vehicle were to suffer a large enough impact from hitting a pothole or similar type of road hazard.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Crosstrek2012 Subaru Impreza
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• July 18, 2018•Document ID: 10143875

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-136-18

  Date Added:

  August 20, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  TURBO MODELS ONLY. This bulletin announces availability of new parts to address a limited number of reports involving an engine vibration felt when at idle after the engine is up to operating temperature. In some cases, the above engine misfire DTCs may also result causing the Check Engine light to illuminate in error.

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  2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Forester
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• June 21, 2018•Document ID: 10142838

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  16-112-18R

  Date Added:

  July 16, 2018

  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 Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 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 Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback+ 8 more
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• June 20, 2018•Document ID: 10142825

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  05-63-18

  Date Added:

  July 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change made to the forward bushing used in the front lower control arm to address customer concerns of a rattle-type sound and / or a possible vibration felt in the steering wheel. The material for the cushion portion of the front bushing has been changed.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Forester
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• June 11, 2018•Document ID: 10142835

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-199-16R

  Date Added:

  July 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable software update files from Subarunet then loading them onto a flash drive for audio unit installation.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru XV CrossTrek2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy+ 1 more
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• June 11, 2018•Document ID: 10142834

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-177-14R

  Date Added:

  July 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  ONLY MODELS with AVN Navigation or Display Audio system. This bulletin provides information to help diagnose and address different conditions relating to customer concerns which may arise when operating the new-generation ?Gen 2? and ?Gen 2.1? F10 Navigation and Display Audio systems. We will continue to add more helpful tips to this TSB as they become available.

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  2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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• June 11, 2018•Document ID: 10142827

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-131-18R

  Date Added:

  July 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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 to set and result in the related system?s (e. g. VDC and/or EyeSight) warning lamp to illuminate.

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  2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Legacy+ 6 more
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• June 11, 2018•Document ID: 10142826

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-128-18R

  Date Added:

  July 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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 to set and result in the related system?s warning lamp to illuminate.

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  2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Impreza
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• May 31, 2018•Document ID: 10141490

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-59-17R

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed. The new shims incorporate a new laminated design with increased damping characteristics to eliminate vibration identified as the root cause of the sound. The new kits include shims only (NO brake pads).

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  2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza+ 4 more
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• May 31, 2018•Document ID: 10141489

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  04-20-18

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces a running change made to the Steering Angle Sensor. The (new) -style originally used on Legacy and Outback has been adapted.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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• May 22, 2018•Document ID: 10141500

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-223-18

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin outlines design changes made to the Condenser Assembly to help increase productivity during assembly. In addition, the new part utilizes materials with increased anti-corrosion performance.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester
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• May 22, 2018•Document ID: 10141491

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-108-16R

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This 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.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Forester
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• May 10, 2018•Document ID: 10141499

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-222-18

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a design change to the A/C Condenser receiver-dryer assembly. The change involves the addition of a rubber end cap and retaining clip onto the bottom of the receiver-dryer tank portion to prevent corrosion intrusion and enhance sealing.

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  2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru WRX2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek+ 14 more
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• May 10, 2018•Document ID: 10141493

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  10-88-18

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces a change made to the Automatic Climate Control Head Assembly. The change will address concerns where the temperature selected for cooling ?feels? warmer to the customer than the temperature displayed. The new programming will adjust the threshold for when cooling occurs to improve the air conditioning system?s cooling effect making it more closely match the customer?s selected temperature.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru WRX
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• May 10, 2018•Document ID: 10141492

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  09-68-18

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the exhaust system cover. The purpose of the change is to improve parts integration (or ?commonality?) between models.

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  2018 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek
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• May 1, 2018•Document ID: 10141498

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-214-17R

  Date Added:

  June 18, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

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  2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX
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• March 28, 2018•Document ID: 10133522

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-234-18

  Date Added:

  April 16, 2018

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides a repair procedure for replacing the foam cushion installed between the top front edge of the IP and the windshield glass. Use the supplied Service Procedure to address a customer concern involving the foam cushion becoming visible above the IP near the defroster vent outlets

  Associated Products (19)

  2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru XV CrossTrek2012 Subaru Impreza
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