Subaru Forester Service Bulletins
1,766 manufacturer communications on file.
- February 19, 2013•Document ID: 10083646Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQE-41
- Date Added:
- October 27, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"SUBARU HAS DETERMINED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU PUDDLE LIGHTS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT AND CAUSE THE RELATED COMPONENTS TO OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP WHEN EITHER THE PUDDLE LIGHTS OR CONNECTORS ARE EXPOSED TO AN ELECTROLYTIC MOISTURE SOURCE (I.E.- SALT WATER) AND IT PENETRATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE PUDDLE LIGHT OR THE PINS OF THE PUDDLE LIGHT CONNECTOR(S). IF THE PUDDLE LIGHTS OR CONNECTORS WERE TO OVERHEAT, THEY COULD MELT AND POSE A RISK OF A FIRE. THIS RECALL WILL INVOLVE VEHICLE INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION OF INLINE FUSES AS NECESSARY."
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - February 19, 2013•Document ID: 10232869Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQE41-1
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryPuddle Light Recall
Associated Products (79)2021 Subaru Ascent2021 Subaru BRZ2021 Subaru Crosstrek2021 Subaru Forester2021 Subaru Impreza2021 Subaru Legacy2021 Subaru Outback2021 Subaru WRX2020 Subaru Ascent2020 Subaru BRZ2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Impreza2020 Subaru Legacy2020 Subaru Outback2020 Subaru WRX2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester+ 59 moreAssociated Documents - February 7, 2013•Document ID: 10067846Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-115-11R
- Date Added:
- May 23, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIF YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE AND/OR HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION, IT MAY BE THE RESULT OF THE #1 AND/OR #4 INTAKE VALVE GUIDE INSERTION HOLE IMPROPERLY MACHINED, PERMITTING OIL TO ENTER THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. TO REMEDY THIS CONDITION, THE CYLINDER HEAD(S) WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 7, 2013•Document ID: 10067839Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-144-13
- Date Added:
- May 23, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES AN INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A MISALIGNMENT OF THE REAR UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASH WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FRONT DOOR GLASS TO BIND OR MOVE SLOWLY WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO CAUSE ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE POWER WINDOW AUTO-UP FEATURE (IF EQUIPPED). IN SOME CASES, WHEN CLOSING THE WINDOW, THE SYSTEM MAY MIS-INTERPRET THE BINDING CONDITION AND ACTIVATE THE PINCHING HAZARD PREVENTION FEATURE AND REVERSE THE MOTORS DIRECTION.
Associated Products (20)2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback2010 Subaru WRX2009 Subaru Forester2009 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru WRX2008 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru WRXAssociated Documents - February 7, 2013•Document ID: 10232855Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 0211511R
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryWhite Smoke from Tailpipe and/or High Oil Consumption
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 7, 2013•Document ID: 10232851Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 214413
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryFront Door Glass Does Not Close Properly
Associated Products (20)2012 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru WRX2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru WRX2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Legacy2010 Subaru Outback2010 Subaru WRX2009 Subaru Forester2009 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru WRX2008 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru WRXAssociated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10235882Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQE41a
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryOptional Genuine Subaru Puddle Lights
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - February 1, 2013•Document ID: 10232868Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQE41
- Date Added:
- March 13, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryOptional Genuine Subaru Puddle Lights
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - January 21, 2013•Document ID: 10089952Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-132-12R
- Date Added:
- January 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSIS AND DETERMINATION OF NECESSARY PART REPLACEMENT IN THE EVENT ANY OF THE AVCS SLOW RESPONSE OR AVCS SYSTEM FAILURE DTCS LISTED ABOVE ARE FOUND TO BE STORED IN THE ECM MEMORY. A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THESE CONDITIONS IS CONTAMINATION WITHIN THE CAMSHAFT SPROCKET AND / OR OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE (OCV) MECHANISM.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 21, 2013•Document ID: 10065112Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-132-12R
- Date Added:
- May 13, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 21, 2013•Document ID: 10235837Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 0213212R
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryDiagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 15, 2013•Document ID: 10080094Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQE-41RP
- Date Added:
- September 15, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU HAS DETERMINED THAT AFFECTED VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL GENUINE SUBARU PUDDLE LIGHTS MAY DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT AND CAUSE THE RELATED COMPONENTS TO OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT. A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP WHEN EITHER THE PUDDLE LIGHTS OR THEIR CONNECTORS ARE EXPOSED TO AN ELECTROLYTIC MOISTURE SOURCE (I.E. SALT WATER) AND IT PENETRATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE PUDDLE LIGHT OR THE PINS OF THE PUDDLE LIGHT CONNECTOR(S). IF THE PUDDLE LIGHTS OR CONNECTORS WERE TO OVERHEAT, THEY COULD MELT AND POSE A RISK OF A FIRE. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE PUDDLE LIGHTS. AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO ADD IN-LINE FUSES FOR BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PUDDLE LIGHTS TO THOSE VEHICLES THAT DO NOT ALREADY HAVE FUSES CONTAINED IN THE WIRE HARNESSES.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - January 10, 2013•Document ID: 10080091Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQD-40DA
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS DETERMINED THAT VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SERVICE PROGRAM REQUIRE FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT AND ECM REPROGRAMMING. FOR VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SERVICE PROGRAM, EFFICIENCY OF THE FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME. IF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER EFFICIENCY DEGRADES BEYOND AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL, THE VEHICLE MAY BE RELEASING AIR POLLUTANTS THAT EXCEED CALIFORNIA STANDARDS. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE LOGIC WHICH IMPROVES MANAGEMENT OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS SOFTWARE CHANGE WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT FUEL ECONOMY OR PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ECM REPROGRAMMING PAK FILES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL MODELS AT THE TIME THIS SERVICE PROGRAM IS INITIALLY RELEASED. PAK FILES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHEDULE FOUND ON PAGE 4 OF THE WQD-40 BULLETIN. ADDITIONALLY, BECAUSE THIS PROGRAM AFFECTS A HIGH VOLUME OF VEHICLES WITHIN THE AFFECTED STATES, MAILING OF OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WILL BE PHASED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE. THIS SCHEDULE COINCIDES WITH REPLACEMENT PART AND PAK FILE AVAILABILITY.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 10, 2013•Document ID: 10080089Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-165-13
- Date Added:
- September 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THE 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. PRINTED PAGES WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE TO UPDATE PRINTED SERVICE MANUALS. PAPER MANUALS MAY HAVE DIFFERENT PAGE NUMBERING THEN WHAT IS REFLECTED BELOW, BASED ON MULTIPLE NEW AND REVISED PAGES. PLEASE REFER TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE STI WEB SITE FOR ALL FUTURE, UPDATE SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION."
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - January 10, 2013•Document ID: 10065106Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQD-40
- Date Added:
- May 13, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - January 10, 2013•Document ID: 10065104Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-165-13
- Date Added:
- May 13, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - January 10, 2013•Document ID: 10234881Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQD40
- Date Added:
- April 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru Service Program WQD-40: Front Catalytic Converter Replacement & Engine Control Module (ECM) Reprogramming
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 10, 2013•Document ID: 10234860Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 1816513
- Date Added:
- April 24, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryService Manual Corrections
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - January 7, 2013•Document ID: 10234283Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsCOMMUNICATION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- GR14001
- Date Added:
- April 17, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summarycopies of communications
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - January 3, 2013•Document ID: 10235830Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 037012R
- Date Added:
- May 8, 2023
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryRepair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound
Associated Products (40)2009 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 Outback2005 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Impreza2005 Subaru Legacy2005 Subaru Outback+ 20 moreAssociated Documents