Subaru Forester Service Bulletins
1,766 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 31, 2017•Document ID: 10192927Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-16-17
- Date Added:
- May 10, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of a new steering wheel designed to address a possible customer concern of insufficient performance of the heated steering wheel feature on applicable models.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 25, 2017•Document ID: 10111085Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-196-16R
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryONLY 2016-2017MY: Those Models equipped with STARLINK Telematics. Provisioning is the process by which the DCM receives the subscription request and activates the related DCM features requested as outlined in the specific subscription contract. If provisioning is not successful then the DCM may remain in an inactive state and the requested services may not be activated for the customer. Field investigation has found that this may be a result of three possible conditions. * The DCM may be off the network due to vehicle storage or other network factors. * The DCM may be lacking power or ground due to some body side electrical concern. * The DCM may have an internal failure.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - April 20, 2017•Document ID: 10111086Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-103-16R
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis 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.
Associated Products (19)2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru OutbackAssociated Documents - March 31, 2017•Document ID: 10111083Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-205-16R
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- 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 from Subarunet then loading them onto a flash drive for audio unit installation. It is important to read through and understand this information completely before proceeding. These latest software updates contain new logic to address the following concerns: * Mirrorlink 1.1 updates * Enable Mute function for Navigation guidance * Incomplete display of intersection names in combination meter * Increased accuracy of the XM Traffic information displayed * Intermittent delay (approximately 1 minute) in display of map information after initial start-up of Navigation function (2015MY Legacy and Outback only).
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - March 10, 2017•Document ID: 10111074Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-166-17
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin outlines design changes made to the upper oil pan assembly on FA and FB engines used on the models listed above. There have been isolated cases where the sealer used between the upper oil pan and the crankcase has become displaced resulting in engine oil seepage.
Associated Products (22)2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza+ 2 moreAssociated Documents - March 2, 2017•Document ID: 10111082Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-204-16R
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- 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. CONTENTS 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 - February 21, 2017•Document ID: 10131694Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 1518615R
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryWITH CLARION AUDIO UNITS ONLY. REVISED. This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability and a corresponding installation procedure which will allow Bluetooth pairing to be completed successfully when using voice commands on the Clarion audio units listed below. Pairing of phones using voice recognition is the preferred method on these Clarion audio units. See bulletin 15-185-15 for additional details on using voice recognition to pair phones to Clarion audio units. The procedure will involve downloading the applicable update file from Subarunet then loading it onto a flash drive for installation.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - February 16, 2017•Document ID: 10131698Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 1221717
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change made to the front seat outer hinge cover trim panels. In some cases, when exiting the vehicle, the trim panel may inadvertently get kicked and become dislodged from the seat cushion assembly. The shape of the front portion of the panel has been changed to prevent this condition.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - February 15, 2017•Document ID: 10131699Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 096516R
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryREVISED. This bulletin announces a design change of the fuel injector used on 2.0L DIT models to prevent water intrusion. A new silicone rubber cover has been developed and incorporated into production for this purpose.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - February 6, 2017•Document ID: 10131702Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WVU31R
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary2.5 Liter N/A engine only. REVISED. Subaru of America, Inc. has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. A modification to the Engine Control Module software logic has been developed to improve the performance of the emission control system. This software change will not adversely affect fuel economy or performance. This software update is intended to improve vehicle emissions when the vehicle is operated in cold weather and the engine is turned off and restarted within short periods of time such as in several minute intervals. The A/F sensor contains a heating element, which is controlled by the ECM, and which assists the sensor in reaching an optimum temperature, resulting in better accuracy. When the vehicle is operated under the conditions described above, there could be a longer than desired delay in the ECM?s turning on the A/F sensor heating element, resulting in higher than desired emissions. This software enhancement will correct that condition.
Associated Products (20)2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback2009 Subaru Forester2009 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Legacy2009 Subaru Outback2008 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Legacy2008 Subaru Outback2007 Subaru Forester2007 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Forester2006 Subaru Impreza2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru OutbackAssociated Documents - February 6, 2017•Document ID: 10131701Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WVM23R
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryREVISED. CA PZEV SPEC MODELS ONLY. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require ECM reprogramming. Under certain severe driving patterns, such as high speed highway/uphill driving and/or accelerating with high engine revolutions, the efficiency of an affected vehicle?s catalytic converter may begin to degrade beyond design parameters. (The ?Check Engine? light will illuminate to alert the driver if the catalytic converter efficiency has degraded beyond an acceptable level and if the vehicle may be releasing air pollutants that exceed Federal or California emission standards.) To prevent this condition, a modification to the Engine Control Module software logic has been developed that will improve management of the catalytic converter. This condition is a software issue and has no impact on vehicle drivability.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - February 6, 2017•Document ID: 10131700Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WVN24R
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryREVISED. CA PZEV SPEC MODELS ONLY. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program have two conditions that may adversely affect the performance of the catalytic converter. To correct these conditions, described below, affected vehicles require (1) ECM reprogramming and (2) permanent removal of the fuel tank one-way fuel valve.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - December 30, 2016•Document ID: 10111071Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 09-65-16
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change of the fuel injector used on 2.0L DIT models to prevent water intrusion. A new silicone rubber cover has been developed and incorporated into production for this purpose.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - December 27, 2016•Document ID: 10111069Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-164-16
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability
Associated Products (64)2016 Subaru BRZ2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza+ 44 moreAssociated Documents - December 16, 2016•Document ID: 10111067Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 09-64-16
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a change to the shape of the rubber cap used on the flange nuts securing the sub-level sending unit to the fuel tank. In addition, two of the caps are now used in production instead of only one. This change was made to enhance productivity during vehicle assembly.
Associated Products (17)2017 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 ImprezaAssociated Documents - December 14, 2016•Document ID: 10111066Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-103-16
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryOnly Models Equipped with TR690 CVT only. 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.
Associated Products (23)2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy+ 3 moreAssociated Documents - November 30, 2016•Document ID: 10121001Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-207-16
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change to the USB connector inside the USB-AUX unit to address customer concerns of the USB cable becoming stuck and / or difficult to remove.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - November 29, 2016•Document ID: 10121000Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-206-16
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryUSB Device Not Recognized on Fujitsu-Ten (F10) 7? Display Navigation and Display Audio Units. This bulletin announces availability of a new auxiliary USB unit to address customer concerns where the 7? Display Audio or Audio Navigation head unit will not recognize USB devices connected via the auxiliary unit.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - November 29, 2016•Document ID: 10120999Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-193-16R
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryAll 2012 to 2015 Models Equipped with Fujitsu Ten (F10) Generation 1 (Gen1) Audio / Navigation Systems. This bulletin announces a new procedure for updating the operating software used in F10 Gen1 audio / navigation systems. This new procedure eliminates the need to exchange the head unit / SD card to obtain software-related updates and operating enhancements.
Associated Products (32)2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2015 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru XV CrossTrek2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Crosstrek2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru WRX2014 Subaru XV CrossTrek2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Crosstrek2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza+ 12 moreAssociated Documents - November 21, 2016•Document ID: 10121005Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-205-16
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2017
- 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 from Subarunet then loading them onto a flash drive for audio unit installation. It is important to read through and understand this information completely before proceeding. These latest software updates contain new logic to address the following concerns: ? Mirrorlink 1.1 updates ? Enable Mute function for Navigation guidance ? Incomplete display of intersection names in combination meter ? Increased accuracy of the XM Traffic information displayed ? Intermittent delay (approximately 1 minute) in display of map information after initial start-up of Navigation function (2015MY Legacy and Outback only).
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents