Subaru Forester Service Bulletins (2024)

176 manufacturer communications on file.

• June 25, 2024•Document ID: 11002725

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES

  Mfr Comm. #:

  06-90-24

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed to reduce unnecessary brake caliper replacement.

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• June 4, 2024•Document ID: 11002715

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-218-23R

  Date Added:

  July 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands. The alternative replacement battery has a higher capacity and is slightly larger in size.

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  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester
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• May 15, 2024•Document ID: 11000835

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-313-23R

  Date Added:

  June 4, 2024

  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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• May 14, 2024•Document ID: 11000830

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-319-24

  Date Added:

  June 4, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when encountering cases of the Remote Engine Start (RES) system being the only non-functioning feature with telematics.

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• April 18, 2024•Document ID: 10253973

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LANE DEPARTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-253-23R

  Date Added:

  May 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5 and or DTC b28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.

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  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester
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• March 28, 2024•Document ID: 10252545

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-218-23R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  To satisfy current supply demands, a new Subaru alternative replacement battery is now available.

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  2025 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester
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• March 27, 2024•Document ID: 10252542

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-256-19R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.

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• March 26, 2024•Document ID: 10252541

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-236-18R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin addresses the 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.

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• March 25, 2024•Document ID: 10252495

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-313-23R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  The bulletin contains information for exchange components, their manufacturer, as well as the proper exchange procedure.

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  2024 Subaru Ascent2024 Subaru BRZ2024 Subaru Crosstrek2024 Subaru Forester2024 Subaru Impreza2024 Subaru Legacy2024 Subaru Outback2024 Subaru Solterra2024 Subaru WRX
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• March 25, 2024•Document ID: 10252494

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-303-22R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information for all Gen 3 Telematics and Cp 1.5 infotainment equipped vehicles, starting with 2023MY, allowing access to valet mode through the head unit.

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• March 22, 2024•Document ID: 10252493

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-253-23R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin addresses two symptoms related to EyeSight. The first to address 2022 and 2023 model year Foresters with DTC B28C7, for the camera being exposed to high humidity/temperature conditions without operation. The cooling fans may become inoperable. The second will address 2022-2024 modle year Foresters with a temporary halt mode with an E5 halt code.

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• March 19, 2024•Document ID: 10252531

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-257-19R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  "This Bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices. These devices are often employed by insurance companies to monitor driver activity for premium calculations, and can cause DTC B2A15, a red telematics MIL to illuminate, or recurring STARLINK notification to retailers and emails to customers. "

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• March 19, 2024•Document ID: 10252492

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-242-19R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system’s remote access features.

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• March 19, 2024•Document ID: 10252491

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-219-18R

  Date Added:

  April 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics subsription process.

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• March 5, 2024•Document ID: 10252454

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  18-225-22R

  Date Added:

  April 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for Harman Infotainment Systems when DTC B2255 is detected. This update should prevent unnecessary replacement of the head unit or USB cable.

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• January 11, 2024•Document ID: 10249606

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-251-19R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.

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• January 9, 2024•Document ID: 10249605

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-256-19R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.

  Associated Products (14)

  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Crosstrek2023 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Impreza2022 Subaru Ascent2022 Subaru Crosstrek2022 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru WRX
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• January 2, 2024•Document ID: 10249591

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:SENSOR; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  15-246-19R

  Date Added:

  February 2, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.

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• December 29, 2023•Document ID: 10248207

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  12-253-23

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address two symptoms: Cooling fans inoperable with EyeSight camera exposed to high humidity/temperature conditions; Temporary halt mode detected by the EyeSight system.

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  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester
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• December 21, 2023•Document ID: 10248205

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  07-218-23R

  Date Added:

  January 3, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  SUBARU

  Summary

  This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.

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  2024 Subaru Forester2023 Subaru Forester2022 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Forester
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